Starbucks weighs stake sale in Japanese business
Starbucks is exploring strategic options for its Japanese business including a potential stake sale valued between 400 billion and 500 billion yen. The move follows the recent sale of its Chinese operations as the company manages rising costs under a new corporate turnaround strategy.
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STARBUCKS CORP is exploring a stake sale in its Japan business that could value the unit at up to ¥500 billion ($3.1 billion). This potential divestment follows a 2014 buyout of a joint venture that had operated since 1995. The move signals a strategic shift toward asset-light operations to improve capital efficiency and stabilize profit margins under new leadership.
