Starbucks Announces Earliest Pumpkin Spice Debut Ever as Holiday Rollouts Begin

Key TakeawaysStarbucks announced an earlier launch of its fall lineup this year, with products including its popular pumpkin spice latte rolling out starting Thursday.The coffee giant has seen sales decline in the first half of the year, and recently hired a new CEO as it looks to reverse its struggles.Major retailers including Target have also recently expressed optimism that fall and Halloween-themed products can help drive sales in the third quarter after a difficult first half. Starbucks (SBUX) is launc ...