Starbucks has announced the termination of 300 U.S. corporate positions and the permanent closure of several major regional support centers. The downscaling is the latest restructuring maneuver under CEO Brian Niccol as the coffee titan aggressively attempts to strip away structural complexity and return the company to "durable, profitable growth."

Starbucks posted its first quarter of same-store sales growth in the United States and North America in two years on Wednesday, signaling early progress in its turnaround efforts under CEO Brian Niccol.

Twenty-six U.S. senators and 82 House representatives have called on Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol to resume contract negotiations with the company’s workers’ union, accusing the coffee giant of returning to “union-busting” tactics.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has announced plans to streamline operations as part of the company’s "Back to Starbucks" initiative, which will involve job eliminations and smaller support teams.