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Is your go-to Starbucks drink being removed this week? See full list of discontinued items
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There's a chance your go-to  drink may be pulled from the menu this week, .

The Seattle-based coffeehouse chain  that some of its "less popular" beverages, including nine Frappuccino blended beverages, will be retired from its menus starting Tuesday, March 4.

New CEO  has rolled out changes he says will not only boost sales and prioritize customers, but will also help Starbucks get "back to Starbucks."

The changes include the reversal of its ,  and , in addition the menu overhaul.

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Starbucks corporate layoffs: Over 1,000 employees impacted
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Starbucks also revealed plans on Feb. 24 to lay off 1,100 corporate employees.

The announcement, summarized in a , comes one month after senior leaders began "evaluating the role, structure and size of" its global corporate divisions. Those whose positions were eliminated were set to be notified the following day.

The retailer also made the decision to not fill "several hundred" open positions.  does not apply to  themselves.

"I recognize the news is difficult. It is not a decision the leadership team took lightly," Niccol said in a statement. "We understand the real effect this has on partners’ lives and their families. We believe it’s a necessary change to position Starbucks for future success."

Laid off employees will be offered comprehensive severance packages that may include pay, healthcare and career transition services, Niccol added.

_Credit: Straight Arrow News_



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