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'Labor-focused' | Starbucks CEO orders more hiring & less automation to curb sales slump

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Starbucks CEO orders more hiring & less automation to curb sales slump

Starbucks' chief executive, Brian Niccol, has a novel plan to turn around slumping sales: Hire more people and use less technology.

In a recent investor call, the CEO outlined future plans after another disappointing earnings report, published on Wednesday. The coffee giant’s share price tumbled 6.5% last quarter.

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