Starbucks has confirmed the upcoming closure of its High Street store in Dumfries.
The store, which first opened its doors in 2014, will cease operations on 12th January 2025. This decision marks the end of over a decade of trading for the coffee shop in the town centre.
Impact on Staff
The closure will affect the store’s employees, who have been offered opportunities to relocate to other Starbucks branches across Scotland. The company stated that it regularly reviews its portfolio to ensure stores remain relevant for customers.
Local Presence
The High Street branch is one of two Starbucks outlets in Dumfries and Galloway. Customers can still visit the company’s Annan Road location, which will remain operational.
Starbucks continues to expand elsewhere in the UK, with plans to open 100 new stores nationwide in the coming months. The company has announced an investment of over £30 million to support this growth. Starbucks operates 1,066 branches across the UK, including company-owned and licensed stores.
Further details regarding the transition and the future use of the premises have yet to be announced. DGWGO will provide updates as they become available.
