Get lost, Labubu: the Starbucks Bearista is here — and it's reselling for hundreds of dollars

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Some Starbucks "Bearista" cups are listed for as much as $50,000 on eBay.

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I bought the viral Starbucks bear cup after camping outside the store at 1 a.m. They only had 2 in stock.

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Paden Ferguson was able to get a Starbucks Bearista on release day.

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Meet the investor buying 60% of Starbucks' China business in a $4 billion deal

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Starbucks has sold 60% of its China business to Boyu Capital.

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30 products that haven't been around for as long as you'd think

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An iPhone in 2007.

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A showdown is brewing between Starbucks, its baristas, and its shareholders

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A Starbucks barista holds a picket sign during a strike in December 2024.
A Starbucks barista holds a picket sign during a strike in December 2024.

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol explains what he's gotten wrong in his first year

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Brian Niccol spoke on Wednesday about the mistakes he has made during his first year as CEO of Starbucks.

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Howard Schultz said he's Worried — 'with a big W' — about AI

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Howard Schultz said he was worried about the lack of regulation in AI.

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The 'Beverage Battles' are brewing: Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A are targeting Starbucks' turf

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A line up of fast food beverage cups from brands including Wendy's, Taco Bell, and Burger King.
The Drink Rush is on — and Starbucks isn't the only one cashing in on America's beverage obsession.

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Starbucks just launched its new protein cold foam lineup. It nails what some protein drinks miss.

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I found the Starbucks protein cold foam lineup well executed, with pleasant flavors and none of the gritty texture that some protein drinks struggle with.

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Starbucks is closing hundreds of North American stores — here are the locations we know so far

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Starbucks wait times have increased along with demand for cold drinks.

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