All Caffe Nero articles
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InterviewsNero Group: ‘We anticipate opening about 45 new stores in the UK next year’
Founder and group CEO Gerry Ford tells MCA there remains ‘significant growth opportunities’ for all its brands, which includes Caffè Nero and Coffee#1, in its home market
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NewsCaffè Nero UK achieves 5% sales uplift as group reports record sales
Growth in the UK business was supported by the success of its iced drinks range, which achieved a 52% sales increase - with matcha based drinks accounting for a significant amount of that growth.
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OpinionThe complexities and considerations of an international expansion plan
From the importance of a brand’s portability and its route to market to demonstrable leadership backing, Vaibhav Juneja, principal of the foodservice team, McWin Capital Partners, discusses why cross border growth is not always the easy answer
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NewsCaffeine in Costa cappuccino nearly four times that of Starbucks, study finds
According to a study by consumer watchdog Which?, a cappuccino at Costa contains 325mg of caffeine, compared with 89mg at Starbucks
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NewsThe Nero Group appoints new CFO
Morten Schott Knudsen has joined the Caffè Nero UK and Coffee#1 operator as it continues to expand globally
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Weekend PressMatcha price doubles on Gen Z’s thirst for drink, says coffee boss
Gabriel Shohet, co-founder of Black Sheep Coffee, tells The Times demand for matcha drinks among Gen Z has caused the price of the Japanese tea to almost double
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InterviewsCoffee#1: ‘We have a strong openings programme for next year’
The Caffè Nero Group-owned business – which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year – believes there are “plenty of opportunities” to further grow within its current geography, MD Bruce Newman tells MCA.
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Analysis & InsightHow Blank Street Coffee won over trendy Gen Zs
With its cool clientele and Instagrammable product range, Blank Street is looking to double its current valuation of $500m as it seeks a new round of investment. MCA explores how the brand has gone from plucky upstart to rapid scal-up in just six years
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InterviewsCaffè Nero: ‘We went from 0 to 100 on matcha’
UK managing director Glyn House told MCA’s Food to Go conference the group is selling up to 100,000 matcha drinks a week after adding it to the menu last year
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NewsThe Coffee House to accelerate expansion after securing further investment
The Northwest-based coffee shop operator has set out a long-term ambition to exceed 200 sites nationally following the £7m in new investment from Andy Bell and Fergus Lyons
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Weekend PressCaffè Nero says growth is ‘steady’ but coffee prices are likely to rise
Founder of the family-owned firm, Gerry Ford, says it will pause acquisitions after takeover of 15 Compass Coffee stores in US, The Guardian reports
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NewsCaffè Nero completes acquisition of Compass Coffee
An American division of Nero acquired the 15-strong Washington D.C. based business and roastery after it filed for bankruptcy
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NewsCaffè Nero’s debts surge amid expansion blitz
The coffee shop group’s pre-tax losses rise to £41.6m, as it has opened dozens of sites under its main brand and bought up smaller chains, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsMcDonald’s joins MCA’s Food to Go Conference
The 5 March event now features an exclusive Q&A with McDonald’s UK chief restaurant officer Patrick Gerber, who will share insights into the brand’s plan to stay on top, its big bets for 2026, and how customer experience remains king at the Golden arches. Book your tickets here today.
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NewsCoffee#1 achieves uplift in lfls as expansion continues
The regional coffee brand, owned by The Nero Group, reported a 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales during the year ended May 2025, driven by an uplift in spend per head.
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NewsNero Group reports £585m sales, with double-digit growth
The coffeehouse operator, which runs 1,154 stores across 11 countries, saw UK sales rise 10% to £366m, boosted by a 17% jump in iced drinks and the successful launch of its matcha range
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NewsCaffè Nero names Lysa Hardy as UK CEO
Hardy, who will report to group CEO Gerry Ford, joins Caffè Nero with over two decades experience leading and growing high profile UK retail brands including Hotel Chocolat
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NewsCoffee prices likely to stay elevated, says Caffè Nero’s Gerry Ford
The Nero Group founder has said customers will have to get used to higher prices due to exorbitant commodity costs, but is conscious of the £5 tipping point
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NewsCaffè Nero achieves another record with £338m sales
The Nero Group has posted record sales of £338m in the first half of FY26, with strong performance driven by successful menu innovation including matcha drinks and pistachio croissants
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NewsUK sales growth drives results for Nero Group
The parent company behind Caffè Nero delivered record sales of £166m in the first quarter of its financial year, boosted by 7% growth in the UK