Is $9 For Coffee An Affordable Premium Experience?

Sprudge·May 8

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The CEO of Starbucks has faced criticism for describing a $9 coffee as an "affordable premium experience". The comment has sparked backlash, with some outlets characterizing the CEO's remarks as out of touch. The CEO's defense of the price has been met with skepticism and ridicule from various sources.

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The Guardian·May 6

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Yahoo Finance·May 5

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Fortune·May 4

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The Daily Beast·May 1

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WSJ·Apr 29

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AOL.com·May 4

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