Starbucks Announces Store Closures and Severance Packages Amid Turnaround Efforts

TL;DR
Starbucks announced the closure of over 100 stores across North America, resulting in layoffs for retail and non-retail staff. Laid-off employees received severance packages including pay for 60 to 84 hours, a lump sum for health insurance, and some accrued vacation pay, as part of the company's efforts to support affected staff amid its store turnaround plan.
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