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HONG KONG -- Starbucks' abrupt replacement of its CEO has sent shock waves through the industry and stock market, with its new chief inheriting a host of challenges -- one of the biggest being a deep slump in China. [1]

NEW YORK — Starbucks Corporation plans to close stores and eliminate 900 jobs in a $1 billion restructuring effort as the company amps up a turnaround plan under Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol. [2]

Food & BeverageStarbucks CEO seeks China partner to 'compete more effectively' Niccol says over 20 parties have inquired; US chain will keep 'meaningful stake' A Starbucks shop in Shanghai on May 1. The U.S. [3]

TOKYO -- Starbucks will sell a majority stake in its China business to Chinese private equity firm Boyu Capital, concluding a lengthy search for a local partner in an increasingly tough market. [4]

Starbucks to beef up store staffing, go slow on automation rollout SEATTLE, Washington: Starbucks is shifting course on its store strategy—putting people ahead of machines. [5]

By AUNG ZAW MARCH, 2008 - VOLUME 16 NO.3 By AUNG ZAW MARCH, 2008 - VOLUME 16 NO.3 By AUNG ZAW MARCH, 2008 - VOLUME 16 NO.3 [6]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-08-14 · 75% match

Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol inherits a China headache

HONG KONG -- Starbucks' abrupt replacement of its CEO has sent shock waves through the industry and stock market, with its new chief inheriting a host of challenges -- one of the biggest being a deep slump in China.

[2] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

Starbucks $1 billion restructuring to close stores, cut jobs

NEW YORK — Starbucks Corporation plans to close stores and eliminate 900 jobs in a $1 billion restructuring effort as the company amps up a turnaround plan under Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-30 · 40% match

Starbucks CEO seeks China partner to 'compete more effectively'

Food & BeverageStarbucks CEO seeks China partner to 'compete more effectively' Niccol says over 20 parties have inquired; US chain will keep 'meaningful stake' A Starbucks shop in Shanghai on May 1. The U.S.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-04 · 40% match

Starbucks agrees to sell majority China stake to Boyu Capital

TOKYO -- Starbucks will sell a majority stake in its China business to Chinese private equity firm Boyu Capital, concluding a lengthy search for a local partner in an increasingly tough market.

[5] MM bignewsnetwork.com · 50% match

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Starbucks to beef up store staffing, go slow on automation rollout SEATTLE, Washington: Starbucks is shifting course on its store strategy—putting people ahead of machines.

[6] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 33% match

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By AUNG ZAW MARCH, 2008 - VOLUME 16 NO.3 By AUNG ZAW MARCH, 2008 - VOLUME 16 NO.3 By AUNG ZAW MARCH, 2008 - VOLUME 16 NO.3

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