Starbucks Middle East Franchisee to Lay Off Over 2,000 Employees Amid Boycotts

The layoffs come as a response to challenging trading conditions and intensified boycotts linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Starbucks Middle East franchisee, Alshaya Group, plans to lay off over 2,000 employees amid boycotts related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The layoffs represent about 4% of Alshaya's workforce, impacting Starbucks stores across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
Boycotts against Starbucks and other Western brands have intensified following the company's legal actions and perceived support for Israel.
Starbucks has denied funding any government or military operations and emphasizes its non-political stance.
The company's recent earnings report missed expectations, partly due to weaker sales in the Middle East region.