Starbucks said on Monday it would eliminate 1,100 corporate roles as CEO Brian Niccol pushes ahead with his turnaround efforts at the coffee chain, which has been struggling with falling sales. "We are simplifying our structure,

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations

Key Takeaways Starbucks CEO Biran Niccol said the company plans to cut 1,100 corporate employees and not fill several hundred open positions. Cafe workers will not be affected, Niccol said. The goal is to create "smaller,