Starbucks' sales in the United States and abroad fell below expectations in the first quarter of 2014. The decline was due to the boycott against the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip.
The coffee chain has lowered its full-year revenue forecast for the year to 6% to 10%. The number of Starbucks stores in the U.S. increased by 5% in the quarter, but fell by 1% in China. The boycott began when the Starbucks Workers Union posted support for the Israeli army on its website.