AFP: Americans in denial as Starbucks to shut 600 coffee shops




Drinkers of frothy lattes, European-style macchiatos and syrupy Frappuccinos
across the United States were in denial Wednesday as Starbucks fell victim to
the economic downturn and announced it was closing 600 coffee shops.



AFP: Americans in denial as Starbucks to shut 600 coffee shops

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