http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-080714starbucks,0,6280000.story
"Starbucks said July 1 it intended to close 600 company-operated stores in the U.S. to help deal with a slowing economy. The stores make up 8 percent of the company's 7,250 it operates. The shutdowns will run through March 2009 and reduce the company's global workforce by as many as 12,000 jobs."
I guess people are less willing to pay $4-5 for a latte....
"Starbucks said July 1 it intended to close 600 company-operated stores in the U.S. to help deal with a slowing economy. The stores make up 8 percent of the company's 7,250 it operates. The shutdowns will run through March 2009 and reduce the company's global workforce by as many as 12,000 jobs."
I guess people are less willing to pay $4-5 for a latte....