Starbucks strike expands as more stores join ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ There is no date set for the strike to end and more stores are prepared to join, organizers said The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Starbucks' Growth Perks Up On Tariff Relief, Ignoring Zohran Mamdani's Boycott Calls Over Labor Strikes Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) witnessed a dramatic shift in its fundamental outlook this week as its Benzinga Edge’s Stock Rankings’ growth metric surged to a bullish 79.63, a massive leap from just 33.02 the previous week. Benzinga · Nov 20, 2025
‘No contract, no coffee’: what to know about the Starbucks workers’ strike in 65 US cities More than 2,000 Starbucks employees are on the picket line as politicians like Zohran Mamdani back striking workers The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2025
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… Grocery Coupon Guide · Nov 18, 2025
‘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 · Nov 16, 2025
6 Most Overpriced Target Items You Should Skip in 2026 Some products are consistently overpriced at Target compared to competitors -- here are several examples. GOBankingRates · Nov 16, 2025
'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 · Nov 14, 2025
‘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 · Nov 14, 2025
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 · Nov 14, 2025
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 · Nov 14, 2025
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 · Nov 14, 2025
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 · Nov 13, 2025
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 · Nov 13, 2025
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 · Nov 13, 2025
The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2025 ‘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 Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 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
International Business Times UK · Nov 13, 2025 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.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Nov 12, 2025 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…
Bored Panda · Nov 12, 2025 “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 · Nov 12, 2025 ‘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.
We Got This Covered · Nov 11, 2025 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.
The Mary Sue · Nov 11, 2025 ‘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 · Nov 11, 2025 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 · Nov 11, 2025 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 · Nov 11, 2025 ‘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