Starbucks Canada has announced it is closing stores in B.C. as part of a larger company overhaul.
In a statement to Global News, Starbucks said it has “gained greater clarity about which coffeehouses are positioned for long-term success and where it does not see a viable path forward.”
On Thursday, Starbucks announced it will be closing 250 stores across North America.
Global News has verified that the following locations in B.C. will be closing, with most of their last day of operations being Saturday, Sept. 26.
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- 125 Davie Street in Vancouver
- 891-885 Dunsmuir Street in Vancouver
- 960 Seymour Street in Vancouver
- 2201 Holdom Avenue in Burnaby
- Colwood Corner – 1911 Sooke Road in Victoria
- Spall Plaza – 1950 Harvey Avenue, Spall Road in Kelowna
- 9143 Main Street in Osoyoos
- 3623 DeWolf Way in Merritt
If you know any other locations closing in B.C., please comment below.
The closures come amid efforts by the global coffee chain to revamp their stores to encourage people to linger longer.
“Starbucks has more than 18,000 North American company-operated and licensed coffeehouses, including 60 net openings year-to-date Q3 and our accelerated plan to complete at least 1,500 coffeehouse uplifts by fiscal year-end 2026,” Starbucks said in a statement.
In addition the renovations to add more artwork, greenery and better seating, Starbucks said it’s reintroducing ceramic cups and glassware for customers who want to stay, brought back condiment bars, expanded access to power outlets.
“The approximately 1% of coffeehouses affected by this announcement reflect locations where we do not see a path to delivering the customer experience or long-term performance Starbucks expects.”
The organization said stores shutting down will have signs up this weekend to notify customers.
United Boulevard location in Coquitlam has also closed
Also closed now Starbucks, United Blvd Coquitlam. Same building shared with Triple O
Osoyoos just shut down as well.
Village green mall in Vernon is closing.
this store has been open less than a year? didn’t give it much of a chance
Starbucks is overpriced anyways!
Go to timmy’s instead lol
Was hoping more than just one on the Island!!
I can’t believe they are closing the Merritt (DeWolf) location. I have that as my primary “Stop over” destination on my way to the interior every time. It can’t be because of low sales. So it must be inability to get and retain staff.
United Boulevard & Schooner Street in Coquitlam is closing
Purchase a thermos flask and make your own coffee at home.
Our original Village Green Mall Starbucks in Vernon is also closing:(
4900 27 Street Vernon, BC V1T 7G7
1988 United Blvd
Coquitlam BC V3K 6Z1