Starbucks is laying off hundreds of employees across the U.S. as it attempts a turnaround. Starbucks announced Friday that it plans to lay off 300 workers. The news came less than a week after the company let go of 61 corporate employees as a result of a reorganization in its technology department, according to a state filing. “Leaders have taken a hard look at their respective functions to further sharpen focus, prioritize work, reduce complexity, and lower costs,” a Starbucks spokesperson said. The Seattle-based coffee giant, under CEO Brian Niccol, has been on a cost-cutting crusade in a bid to bring the company back to sustained, profitable growth. Since Starbucks brought Niccol on to lead the company in September 2024, Starbucks has slashed corporate ranks, closed stores and is now pruning its retail support ranks while closing regional support offices.…