A Look at Starbucks and Its Pumpkin Spice Latte, Which Returns to US Menus Aug. 26
UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte drives about 10% of sales and increased foot traffic by 24% last year, supporting CEO Brian Niccol's strategy to boost customer engagement.
- Starbucks announced that its Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to U.S. and Canadian menus on August 26.
- The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Starbucks' most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions sold since its launch in 2003.
- Starbucks stated that the entire pumpkin lineup celebrates 'the unofficial start of fall.'
- In early August, Starbucks will also sell ready-to-drink Iced Espresso Pumpkin Spice Latte bottles and single-serve Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drinks.
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According to the popular coffee chain, Pumpkin Spice Latte’s presentation will arrive at its menu by the end of August.
Starbucks announces return date of Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to US menus in August
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