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Starbucks Canada closing some B.C. locations

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Judd, A. (2026, September 25). Starbucks Canada closing some B.C. locations. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12073850/starbucks-canada-close-bc-locations/

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Starbucks Canada is closing several locations in B.C. as part of a broader North American store closure plan affecting 250 stores. The company will close specific stores in Vancouver, Burnaby, Victoria, Kelowna, Osoyoos, and Merritt by September 26th. Starbucks aims to revamp its remaining stores to enhance the customer experience with renovations including artwork, greenery, better seating, ceramic cups, glassware, condiment bars, and expanded access to power outlets.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is criticizing Starbucks for closing approximately 250 stores across North America, representing roughly 1% of its total North American locations. The closures are set to begin as early as this week. In British Columbia alone, several specific store locations in cities like Vancouver and Burnaby will be affected, with most operations ending on Saturday, September 26th. The union argues that the decision negatively impacts workers who have contributed significantly to Starbucks' success, especially young people balancing school and multiple jobs amid rising living costs. Starbucks claims these closures are part of a larger strategy to focus on coffeehouses better positioned for long-term success, aiming to revamp its stores to encourage longer customer stays.

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Starbucks ORG · 6× B.C. GPE · 3× Vancouver GPE · 3× Global News ORG · 2× Burnaby GPE · 1× Kelowna GPE · 1× Merritt GPE · 1× Osoyoos GPE · 1× Starbucks Canada ORG · 1× Victoria GPE · 1×

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Get breaking National news - 125 Davie Street in Vancouver - 891-885 Dunsmuir Street in Vancouver - 960 Seymour Street in Vancouver - 2201 Holdom Avenue in Burnaby - Colwood Corner – 1911 Sooke Road in Victoria - Spall Plaza – 1950 Harvey Avenue, Spall Road in Kelowna - 9143 Main Street in Osoyoos - 3623 DeWolf Way in Merritt If you know any other locations closing in B.C., please comment below.

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🔮 On Thursday, Starbucks announced it will be closing 250 stores across North America.

2026-09-26 · Global News

Starbucks Canada closing some B.C. locations · assertive framing

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Starbucks Canada has announced it is closing stores in B.C. as part of a larger company overhaul. asserted

it → announce → overhaul

In a statement to Global News, Starbucks said it has “gained greater clarity about which coffeehouses are positioned for long-term success and where it does not see a viable path forward.” asserted

it → say → path

On Thursday, Starbucks announced it will be closing 250 stores across North America. asserted

it → announce → America

Global News has verified that the following locations in B.C. will be closing, with most of their last day of operations being Saturday, Sept. 26. asserted

most → verify → operations

you → get → B.C.

The closures come amid efforts by the global coffee chain to revamp their stores to encourage people to linger longer. asserted

closures → come → people

“Starbucks has more than 18,000 North American company-operated and licensed coffeehouses, including 60 net openings year-to-date Q3 and our accelerated plan to complete at least 1,500 coffeehouse uplifts by fiscal year-end 2026,” Starbucks said in a statement. asserted

Starbucks → have → statement

In addition the renovations to add more artwork, greenery and better seating, Starbucks said it’s reintroducing ceramic cups and glassware for customers who want to stay, brought back condiment bars, expanded access to power outlets. asserted

who → add → outlets

“The approximately 1% of coffeehouses affected by this announcement reflect locations where we do not see a path to delivering the customer experience or long-term performance Starbucks expects.” asserted

Starbucks → affect → experience

The organization said stores shutting down will have signs up this weekend to notify customers. asserted

stores → say → customers