Core Insights - A recent social media post by a part-time Starbucks employee claimed that they were pressured to purchase 15 boxes of mooncakes, totaling nearly 3000 yuan, leading to financial strain [1] - The post sparked significant online discussion, with additional comments revealing that some store managers set sales targets for employees, forcing many to buy products out of pocket [1] - Even part-time positions reportedly have sales targets related to mooncake sales [1] Company Response - On September 12, a reporter contacted Starbucks customer service, which stated that they would verify the claims made in the post and emphasized that employees are not allowed to engage in such practices [2] - The customer service representative highlighted that Starbucks mooncakes are popular due to their flavors and designs, and encouraged customers to purchase through official channels to protect consumer rights [2] Market Activity - A search for "Starbucks mooncakes" on second-hand trading platforms revealed numerous sellers offering mooncake gift boxes at discounts of up to 50% or more, with sales primarily in the form of self-pickup and nationwide delivery vouchers [2] - For example, a mooncake gift box originally priced at 358 yuan is currently being sold for around 150 yuan on the second-hand market [2]
星巴克员工称卖不出月饼垫钱自购,客服回应:不允许垫款,是原则问题