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Starbucks to close 250 North American stores this week

publishers 33articles 35first reported 24 Sep, 11:45 UTCdeveloping since 24 Sep · 7 editions

Starbucks plans to close 250 stores in North America this week, AP reported. The Seattle Times described the locations as underperforming, and AP called the closures a second wave of store shutdowns. KIRO 7 reported that two of the affected stores are in Seattle, while OregonLive said some locations in the Portland area may also be included.

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