RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Starbucks responded Monday to public backlash against a sign barring women from entering the Starbucks in Saudi Arabia's capital, saying a gender-segregating wall had been re-built after collapsing.
"We are pleased to share that the store is now accessible to single men on one side as well as women and families on the other side," NBC News quoted a statement from the coffee company as saying. "Starbucks has now 78 stores in Saudi Arabia and all stores cater to both families and singles, except for one that is exclusively reserved for women and families."