Overview
- Starbucks confirmed a new Southeast corporate office in Nashville to bolster its North American growth strategy later this year.
- Positions tied to direct and indirect sourcing within the company’s supply-chain organization in Seattle will be affected by the move.
- Seattle will remain Starbucks’ North America and Global Support headquarters, according to the company.
- Impacted Seattle employees are being offered relocation support, and additional roles are expected to open in Nashville as the office ramps up.
- Tennessee leaders including Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell welcomed the decision, while officials noted the exact location, job counts, and timeline are still undisclosed.