Starbucks Is Cutting Back on Discounts and Promotions

The last few months of the year are a popular time for coffee chain Starbucks thanks to its famous pumpkin spice drinks and various peppermint- and gingerbread-flavored holiday offerings. But this year, as the weather gets colder and you're more likely to stop in for a hot drink, don't expect to get any discounts on your order. 

According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Starbucks is scaling back promotional offers through its mobile app in an effort to have customers pay full price for coffees and teas at the store.