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No purchase, no seats: Starbucks China rolls out new policy

Published October 22, 2026 12:02 am • Updated October 22, 2026 12:02 am •
No purchase, no seats: Starbucks China rolls out new policy
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Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.

Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.

Source: BBC News — Original report ↗

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Original source: BBC News ↗