why are people boycotting starbucks

People are boycotting Starbucks mainly due to its perceived stance against Palestine solidarity. The boycott escalated after Starbucks sued its own union for supporting a pro-Palestine post. This led millions worldwide to stop buying Starbucks products as a political statement. The boycott intensified amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with allegations that Starbucks either directly or indirectly supports Israel. This has caused significant financial impacts on Starbucks, including a 36% revenue drop in Malaysia, store closures, and layoffs. Starbucks attributes its difficulties to inflation, competition, and store environment issues but does not acknowledge the boycott publicly. Besides the political issues, factors such as price hikes, union busting, and controversies around employee rights have also fueled customer dissatisfaction and boycotts.