All Costa articles
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NewsCosta pushes for further growth across formats
The coffee chain has renewed its focus on the high street, shopping centres, drive-thrus, and retail parks, while extending its partnership with real estate advisor Savills
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EventsFuture trends, AI, robotics and loyalty at Hostech 2025
Leading hospitality brands reveal the strategies, technologies and investment priorities shaping the future of guest experience next month
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NewsHostech boasts bumper line-up for 2025
Costa Coffee, Pizza Pilgrims, Pho, Turtle Bay, Comptoir and 200 Degrees join the line-up of panellists at MCA’s Hostech Conference next month
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InterviewsCosta sees ‘significant opportunity’ in drive-thru market
The coffee shop chain will open up to 45 new drive-thru locations this year and has a strong pipeline in place for the next three years, according to property & store development director Nick Ridley
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NewsCosta Coffee raises barista pay ahead of NLW increase
The Coca-Cola owned coffee shop operator is set to increase wages for more than 15,000 baristas across its 1,500 UK company-owned stores, with starting pay rising 5% from 1 April 2025
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NewsCosta drives down Coca-Cola’s coffee revenues
Costa Coffee’s performance in the UK led to a 3% decline in full year coffee revenue for parent company Coca-Cola
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NewsCosta stores experience supply shortages
Customers have been left unable to buy certain food products including cakes, baps and pastries from selected Costa cafes due to the disruption
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NewsCosta initiates 24-hour trading trial
The coffee chain has launched a 24-hour trading trial at its drive-thru store in Leicester Meridien East, with potential for further rollout
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Analysis & InsightFestive menus offer comfort and indulgence
Customers will see the return of familiar festive flavours, such as gingerbread, brie, and cranberry, while fresh options like profiterole cheesecake and black forest frappe lead on innovation. MCA rounds up the first wave of Christmas menus from Starbucks, Costa, Caffe Nero and Orée
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NewsCosta reaches £1.2bn revenue
The 2023 figure represented an increase of £105m (9%) from £1.1bn in 2022, with the coffee business continuing to invest in new stores, renewing existing sites, and proposition development
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menus feature pumpkin spice and all things nice
Classic autumnal flavours, such as maple, cinnamon and pumpkin, make a return to menus, as MCA rounds-up the latest menu launches, featuring Pret, Greggs, Costa Coffee and more
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NewsScoffs Group aims for 400
The Costa Coffee and itsu franchise business is looking to reach the target within five years, with a minimum of 20 stores a year planned
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NewsDeath of girl, 13, caused by Costa staff’s ‘failure to follow allergy process’
Hannah Jacobs’s mother says ‘tick-box’ allergen training is not acceptable after coroner’s ruling, The Telegraph reports
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NewsOptimum Group sourcing new Costa sites
The Costa, Kaspa’s, and I am Doner franchisee is planning further openings for its coffee and doner businesses
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NewsIn pictures: Costa unveils refreshed New Oxford Street store
The new design, which has also been rolled out at the brand’s Tooley Street site, offers touch screen ordering and a dedicated collection point to speed up service
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NewsCosta unveils new store design
Reopened after a major refurbishment, the coffee giant’s Tooley Street site now features touchscreen ordering systems, a modern seating area, multiple charging points, and a refreshed counter space
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NewsCosta expands into air travel with EasyJet
The partnership brings EasyJet a range of Costa’s hot beverages including cappuccino, latte, salted caramel latte and decaf options
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NewsCosta to launch robotic coffee kiosk
The UK-based brand will partner with US hospitality group Delaware North to launch its new Costa Coffee Creations concept at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas
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Analysis & InsightCosta Coffee embraces global cuisines for new summer menu
Fresh flatbreads draw inspiration from the rich flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine, while the coffeehouse chain introduces a number of plant-based options in collaboration with BOSH!
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Analysis & InsightSpring menu innovation juggles indulgence, wellness and sustainability
The season’s latest slew of menu updates sees PizzaExpress going large with family-sharing extra dough, ASK Italian use regenerative flour in its pizza, while Leon also opts for a Mediterranean flavour