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Starbucks 'Bearista' Cup Launch Sparks Customer Chaos

11/11/2025

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Starbucks Corporation launched a limited-edition "Bearista" cup on November 6, 2025, priced at $29.95.
Videos show customers fighting over the cups and accusing employees of hoarding them.
Fans camped outside stores, only to find shelves empty upon opening.
Starbucks issued an apology, stating that demand exceeded expectations and that the cups sold out quickly.
Online, customers posted angry comments.

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Story summary

Starbucks Corporation launched a limited-edition "Bearista" cup on November 6, 2025, priced at $29.95.
Videos show customers fighting over the cups and accusing employees of hoarding them.
Fans camped outside stores, only to find shelves empty upon opening.
Starbucks issued an apology, stating that demand exceeded expectations and that the cups sold out quickly.
Online, customers posted angry comments.