PEOPLE has reached out to Kroger and Starbucks for comment. Customers elsewhere also faced during their quest for the limited-edition bear glass on Thursday, according to The Wall Street Journal. One woman, Jeriana Ricciardi, told the outlet she witnessed an adult man “fighting” young girls for the collectible in New Jersey.

Starbucks Workers United, representing approximately 9,000 baristas in 550 stores, has voted to strike on Thursday, Nov. 13 during the company’s ‘Red Cup Day’ promotion.

Starbucks released its highly coveted "Bearista" cup — a 20-ounce glass cup shaped like a teddy bear, with a beanie-shaped lid and a green-and-white striped straw — on Nov. 6, along with its other special holiday items. The item sold out fast. Like, really fast.

Jeriana Ricciardi said people were "shocked and disappointed" by the chaos that unfolded as soon as the Starbucks opened.

Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at U.S. stores next week unless the company finalizes a contract agreement.

Starbucks couldn't bear its fans any longer, and has been forced to apologize. After the coffee chain dropped its 20-ounce bear-shaped iced coffee glasses to celebrate the Christmas season, fans were outraged at their inability to get their hands on one.

Starbucks baristas told Business Insider that customers camped out and got aggressive over the launch of the viral Bearista holiday cup.

Starbucks' Bearista Cold Cup sold out instantly, sparking resale madness and becoming this holiday season's must-have collectible.

Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.

Starbucks cleared the air following uproar from loyal fans of the coffee chain who missed the opportunity to get their hands on the viral bear-shaped holiday cup after it sold out immediately Nov. 6.

Starbucks’ holiday drinks and treats are an annual favorite. They’re usually released sometime in November, and there’s a lot of hype building up to the big day. Starbucks has a few holiday favorites that have been on the menu for more than a decade,