Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers


SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Starbucks announced on Monday that the company is laying off 1,100 corporate employees by Tuesday morning and eliminate hundreds of open roles.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said in a letter to employees on Monday that the company is simplifying its structure by shedding redundant roles and "creating smaller, more nimble teams."

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