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Starbucks Mexico Delays Snoopy Merchandise While Peanuts Drinks Debut

The company will roll out 190,000 collectible items across staggered late‑September and early‑October drops to limit hoarding and widen in‑store access.

Overview

  • Starbucks began selling Peanuts‑themed beverages in Mexico on Tuesday, September 15, but the 10‑item Snoopy merchandise collection did not reach stores that day.
  • Starbucks/Alsea told reporters it will distribute 190,000 pieces in four staggered drops starting September 21 with additional releases on September 24, September 28 and a final October date reported as October 2.
  • The company set purchase rules that link merchandise to a Venti (500 ml) beverage and allow one piece of each model per ticket and per person as a demand‑management measure.
  • Resellers have already listed U.S.‑sourced items on social platforms at marked‑up prices, and some store employees reported they lacked internal launch details, creating consumer confusion.
  • The collection taps Peanuts nostalgia and follows prior limited‑edition runs that generated long lines and strong resale markets, a dynamic likely to shape foot traffic and secondary‑market activity during the staggered rollout.