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Starbucks to Close 250 Stores in the US
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The company said the affected cafes did not meet financial or customer service expectations.
- The company said the affected cafes did not meet financial or customer service expectations.
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- Starbucks to Close 250 Stores in the US
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- Left: The company said the affected cafes did not meet financial or customer service expectations.
- Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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- 11m agoThe New York Times: The company said the affected cafes did not meet financial or customer service expectations.
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