Global coffee giant Starbucks confirmed on May 15 that it will eliminate 300 support positions in the United States and consolidate some of its regional support offices. The company will also review its international support organization.
“Our focus is now on sustaining our momentum and making our results repeatable and durable, all while delivering a healthy cost structure that supports profitable growth,” a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement sent to The Epoch Times.
The statement said the move is necessary under its “Back to Starbucks” strategy, which aims to enhance consumers’ in-store experience. Meanwhile, company leaders are also concentrating on reducing complexity and lowering costs….