Starbucks to lay off 300 corporate workers and close regional offices

Starbucks to lay off 300 corporate workers and close regional offices

Starbucks said Friday it’s laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround. No coffeehouse employees are affected, the company said. The cuts will affect employees in support functions like marketing, human resources and supply chain management. No international employees are affected for now, but Starbucks said it … Read more

Brandon Clarke dead: Memphis Grizzlies forward was 29

Brandon Clarke dead: Memphis Grizzlies forward was 29

Brandon Clarke, a former first-round draft pick who spent all seven of his NBA seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, has died. He was 29. His agency, Priority Sports, confirmed the news Tuesday on social media. “Everyone loved BC because he was always there as the most supportive friend you could ever imagine,” the agency wrote. … Read more