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Starbucks is laying off 900 non-store employees and closing underperforming stores in the U.S.

Workers whose jobs are being eliminated will receive packages from the company.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol released a letter Thursday about the move.

Starbucks is laying off roughly 900 non-retail employees and closing some store locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Company officials will inform workers whose positions are being terminated early Friday as it plans to close an undetermined number of U.S. stores in the coming days, according to the Associated Press.

Workers being laid off will be offered severance and support packages, Starbucks shared with the AP.

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol released a letter Thursday, obtained by the Asso

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