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Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers as sales sag

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CEO Brian Niccol says he aims to streamline the company's operations.

The cuts will not affect workers at Starbucks ' cafes.

The layoffs come as Starbucks tries to turn around after four straight quarters of same-store sales declines.

Niccol has tried to revamp operations since he took the helm of the company last year .

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