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All Costa articles
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NewsCosta Coffee secures 10-year extension to Next partnership
Costa Coffee has agreed a 10-year extension of its retail partnership with Next, securing the relationship until 2036 as the network surpasses 140 concession locations across the UK
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NewsScoffs Group sets out plan to return to profitability
The UK’s largest Costa Coffee franchise partner has set out a series of initiatives to improve its margins amid ongoing pressures from subdued consumer confidence and persistent cost inflation
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NewsCoca-Cola reignites Costa sale
The drinks giant is once again exploring a sale of Costa Coffee, according to people familiar with the matter, following its aborted attempt to offload the business last year
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Analysis & InsightFrom matcha to the ‘coffee cinema’: inside Costa’s next phase of growth
Having returned to profit and put speculation over its future behind it, Costa is betting on innovation, store redesigns and younger consumers to maintain its size advantage in a rapidly evolving coffee market
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NewsCosta Express sees profits jump
The self-serve coffee business reported a 37% rise in profit after tax for FY25, driven by a reduction in operating costs
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NewsCosta returns to operating profit as sales top £1.29bn
The coffee shop chain said revenue growth was driven by ncreased transactions, pricing and sales mix initiatives and expansion across its UK estate
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Analysis & Insight‘Ube can be as popular as matcha’
As the Philippines halts exports of fresh ube, a viral purple yam used in drinks and desserts, MCA speaks to Mamasons operator Omar Shah about the impact on UK operators and the wider Filipino cuisine category
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NewsCosta planning 200 further store refreshes this year
Costa Coffee is continuing to upgrade its UK and Ireland estate, with 200 further “refreshes” planned for this year, as CEO Philippe Schaillee works to continue period of strong sales momentum.
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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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Analysis & InsightBritain’s drive-thru moment
What Chick-fil-A’s $9m lanes teach a nation that built its high streets first
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Analysis & InsightCoffee prices look set for further increase
High energy costs combined with the volatile weather in coffee growing regions due to the ‘super El Niño’ are pushing up the price of a cup of coffee, with Lavazza now charging up to £6.50 for a flat white
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NewsChickpea appoints group ops director
Matthew Aitken-Case previously hed ops roles at Whitbread’s Bar + Block Steakhouse, Premier Inn, and Costa Coffee
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NewsScoffs hires Steve Packer
The former Pizza Hut Restaurants CFO joins Costa Coffee franchisee Scoffs as interim finance director
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NewsEG On The Move completes acquisition of 85 UK forecourt sites
The addition of Prax’s petrol forecourt network provides further opportunities for the Zuber Issa-led group to expand its branded foodservice offering.
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NewsCosta appoints new CFO to lead global finance team
Matthew Sisk joins the coffee giant on 1 September after more than 21 years with the Coca-Cola Company, while Jez Langhorn has joined as chief people officer
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NewsJason Cotta: ‘Costa deserves another chance’
As the former managing director, Cotta spent nearly a decade with Costa Coffee and said that leadership, investment, and innovation can help the business return to success
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NewsCoca-Cola calls in restructuring advisors at Costa after aborted sale
The soft drinks giant is working with AlixPartners and Alvarez & Marsal in the wake of its failed attempt to shift the coffee chain for £2bn, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsCosta Coffee to replace Starbucks at Cineworld
The coffee chain has announced a new partnership with Cineworld, which will see the coffee chain open in up to 26 cinema locations as part of a 10-year agreement.
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NewsCosta plans 14 openings with Sainsbury’s this year
Costa has opened its 50th store within a Sainsbury’s supermarket, representing a combined investment of nearly £16m since the partnership began in 2024
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NewsSSP launches Northern Ireland-inspired casual dining brand
Flax & Soda, which has opened as part of Belfast International Airport’s £100m investment program, is positioned to showcase regional ingredients as well as local beers and spirits