By Staff The Canadian Press
Posted June 10, 2020 10:50 am
2:37Global News Morning Market & Business Report – June 10, 2020
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Starbucks is pulling back on its presence in Canada with plans to close up to 200 coffee shops.
The Seattle-based chain says it intends to restructure its company-operated business in Canada under a two-year plan.
The details were included in a letter to shareholders filed on Wednesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The company outlined a number of broad changes it was introducing as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving consumer habits.
Starbucks says some of the Canadian stores up for closure will be “repositioned,” which suggests they could either move to a new area or change format.
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The company has been experimenting with locations that are pick-up only coffee shops.
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