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The Grocery Item Shoppers on a Budget Buy for Status — and Wealthy Ones Buy for Value

There’s a fascinating item in the grocery aisle that breaks all the rules of consumer behavior. It’s a premium, $15 bag of coffee—think Starbucks, Peet’s, or a local “artisan” brand. You’ll find this same item in the cart of a shopper on a very tight budget and in the cart…

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‘I hate when they do this’: Like to order ice water from Starbucks? You may be making workers’ lives worse, says New York barista

If you work at Starbucks, there is a never-ending supply of frustrating customer behaviors. Constant phone calls about the most recent holiday merchandise drop and the most bizarre questions are a few examples. This Starbucks barista has a message for impatient customers who order iced water at the pickup counter.…

The Mary Sue

6 Most Overpriced Target Items You Should Skip in 2026

Some products are consistently overpriced at Target compared to competitors -- here are several examples.

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'No Contract, No Coffee!': Mamdani Joins Starbucks Boycott as Workers Launch Explosive Nationwide Strike

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called on his followers to join in the boycott of the coffee giant.

International Business Times UK

‘Red cup rebellion’: striking Starbucks baristas urge customers to stay away

In Brooklyn, workers walked off the job in search of fair pay and conditions – and said many customers were in support

The Guardian - US

Starbucks Reports Minimal Impact as Thousands of Baristas Begin Strike Action

Starbucks says its stores saw minimal disruption as thousands of union baristas launched a nationwide strike on Red Cup Day.

International Business Times

Starbucks Employees Bought the Bearista Cup Before You Could: Backlash Over $500 Mug-hoarding Allegations

Starbucks faces backlash after customers claim staff bought Bearista cups early. Complaints grow as $500 resale listings spark frustration among fans.

International Business Times UK

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Zohran Mamdani Says He Won't Be Buying Any Starbucks While Workers Strike: 'Together We Can Send A Powerful Message'

New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Kwame Mamdani has expressed his support for striking Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) workers who are demanding better work conditions and pay.

Benzinga

Free Cup, Heavy Footprint? The Green Claims Behind Starbucks' Red Cup Day

Starbucks' Red Cup Day is back, but sustainability experts warn the free reusable holiday cups may carry a bigger environmental footprint than the promotion suggests.

International Business Times UK

BofA cites 'favorable protein economics' in the chicken restaurant segment with the race afoot to corner the $67 billion market

Analysts Sara Senatore and Isaiah Austin also highlighted "menu versatility," as chicken lends itself to both quick-service restaurants and fast casual.

Fortune

Red Cup Rebellion: Thousands of Starbucks baristas going on strike across the country

Union says there is no end date set for the strike, which could expand into other cities if Starbucks does not negotiate a contract

The Independent UK

‘Whatever it takes’: Starbucks workers launch US strike and call for boycott

Unfair labor practice strike on ‘red cup day’ in over 25 cities comes amid stagnant negotiations with coffee chain

The Guardian - US

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are planning to strike at 65 U.S. stores starting Thursday

The Independent UK

Bearista Cup Mania Pushes Starbucks to Unveil New Holiday Collection for 2025 Shoppers

Starbucks unveils a new 2025 holiday collection after the Bearista cup frenzy created global chaos, resale spikes and soaring demand across stores.

International Business Times UK

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10 Products That Are Made in the Same Factory as the “Premium” Brands

Most shoppers assume that a higher price means better quality, but that’s not always the case. Many store-brand and private-label products are made in the same factory as their premium counterparts, using the same ingredients, processes, and equipment. The only real difference is the name on the label—and sometimes, the…

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“I Just Use My Leaf Blower”: 81 Easy Cleaning Hacks That Might Save You Loads Of Time

We're always looking for shortcuts that can improve the quality of our lives. And if you can save time while still having a spotless home, that's the absolute dream. We've compiled a list of the most brilliant lazy cleaning hacks people have shared online. So get ready, because some of…

The Mary Sue

‘Thats is so damn smart’: Texas Starbucks worker fed up people won’t stop calling about holiday merch. So she pulls the UNO reverse on them

When the phone won’t stop ringing, sometimes workers have to get creative. A Texas Starbucks employee goes viral after pulling the ultimate UNO reverse on relentless callers asking about sold-out holiday merch.

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Starbucks show the opposite of Christmas spirit by firing employee for ‘stealing’ a bear cup, now she’s exposing company secrets

The woman was supposedly fired by Starbucks management after giving away a bear cup.

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‘Resellers ruin everything’: Starbucks customers pull up for new teddy bear cups at 2am. Then the employees snatch them all right in front of them

On November 6, Starbucks rolled out its Holiday menu and merchandise, marking the return of old favorites and the debut of new items. Across social media, one limited-time commodity in particular has been all the rage: the Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup.

GOBankingRates

7 Best Ways To Spend $20 at Walmart for the Holidays

GOBankingRates rounded up some of the best items for under $20, from holiday dinner essentials to products for everyday self-care.

The Independent UK

Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer's 'Some Bright Nowhere' for book club

Ann Packer's novel “Some Bright Nowhere” is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick

The Guardian - UK

‘We were effectively props’: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’

Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and a lack of support from the beginning

The Independent UK

Starbucks announces new seasonal merchandise following Bearista cup frenzy

The new holiday merchandise will be available December 2

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MIL Offers To Make Morning Coffee For DIL, Ignores Instructions After She Demands Fancy Recipe

A mother-in-law's gracious offer to make coffee turned into a dumpster fire. While a guest at her in-laws, the DIL thought she could treat her MIL like a barista and left instructions on how to make a Starbucks drink. But the request was too much for the MIL. So, the…

The Mary Sue

‘It’s the same with Victoria Secret’: Ulta worker makes mistake to North Carolina woman’s store card balance. Then she has to pay $237 to fix it

When you’re checking out at a store and the cashier offers you 20% off just for opening a rewards card, it sounds harmless enough. For one woman, though, that quick “sure, why not” at Ulta turned into a years-long credit nightmare.

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