Starbucks Terminates AI Inventory Tool Across 11,300 Stores

On April 3, Starbucks informed NomadGo that it would discontinue the AI-driven inventory tool developed by the Redmond-based startup. Shortly after, NomadGo, a company of 30 employees, laid off a significant portion of its staff, including the technical team dedicated to Starbucks. The decision was made without informing Starbucks baristas in advance.