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Market Demand Trends

STARBUCKS CORP · 2026-09-05 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

Starbucks’ U.S. same-store sales were described as declining, contributing to recent share underperformance. Separate coverage said the company’s sales performance indicates that management’s turnaround efforts are beginning to work. The reports did not provide a quantified same-store-sales change or regional performance detail.

Key facts

• Starbucks Workers United continued a boycott over Labor Day weekend demanding a $17 minimum hourly wage, improved staffing, and better workplace protections. source