All Costa articles – Page 37
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Big Easy set for Canary Wharf
Big Easy, the American dining concept founded by Paul Corrett, has signed up to open as part of the Crossrail redevelopment at Canary Wharf, M&C Report understands
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NewsRollo: Costa’s international business not proven
A leading analyst has said that Costa is nearing critical mass in the UK with Starbucks’ US density suggesting 2,000 outlets might be the chain’s natural UK limit
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NewsOperators sign up for £7m Leeds scheme
A number of leading operators, including Frankie & Benny’s, Prezzo and Handmade Burger Co, have signed up to take units at the new £7m food court expansion at the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds
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NewsFrench raises Whitbread TP but says it's 'still overvalued'
Leading analyst Simon French has raised his Target Price for Whitbread but said the leisure group is “still overvalued”
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Costa Coffee FD joins Moneysupermarket
Costa Coffee finance director Matthew Price has been named as the new chief financial officer for the price comparison websiteMoneysupermarket.com
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NewsNext plans more Patisserie Valerie openings
Next, the fashion retailer, says it plans to open “a number” of Patisserie Valerie outlets in its shops and has told M&C Report that it’s open to working with other cafe/coffee shop operators
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Pita Pit starts UK rollout
Pita Pit, the North American-based healthy fast food concept, has secured its first site in Greater London, as its starts its UK rollout
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Marketing director steps down at West Cornwall
Shelagh Smale has stepped down as brand and marketing director at West Cornwall Pasty Company, just over a year after joining the Gresham-backed retailer
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OpinionPressure rises on health debate
The Government continues to put its trust in the Responsibility Deal amid rising pressure from health campaigners and the Labour Party to take legislative action. What future for the partnership approach, asks John Harrington
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 26-27 October
Company results and news£1bn sale on menu at Pizza ExpressThe owner of the restaurant empire behind Pizza Express is finalising plans for a £1bn sale or float.The private equity backer of Gondola Holdings, which also owns the Zizzi and Ask restaurant chains, are expected to appoint an investment bank in ...
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Krispy Kreme UK reports FY loss
Krispy Kreme UK, the Alcuin Capital Partners-backed doughnut retailer, reported a pre-tax loss of £2.8m for the year to 31 January 2013 against a £1.3m profit in 2011
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NewsCosta to build presence in Spain
SandpiperCI, the Channel Islands’ largest retailer, plans to open more than 70 Costa Coffee outlets in central and southern Spain
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Analysis & Insight
Domino’s most attractive brand for 18-24 year olds
Domino’s is the eating-out brand that matter most to 18-24 year olds, according to the Youth 100 compiled by research firm Voxburner
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NewsWhitbread: economy, coffee saturation, restaurant performance, analysts
M&C Report takes a closer look at the H1 results for Whitbread for the six months to 29 August, reports from a media conference call with chief executive Andy Harrison, and rounds up the views of analysts
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NewsWhitbread H1 lfls up 2.8%
Whitbread has reported a 2.8% rise in like-for-like sales for the six months to 29 August, helped by like-for-like sales across its Costa Coffee business during the period increasing by 5.5%
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 19-20 October
Pubs Pubs call for time over debt One of Britain’s biggest pub operators is planning a new deal with its lenders to ease the burden of its £700m debt pile. Spirit, which owns 1,200 pubs, including the Chef & Brewer chain, is due to start repaying its borrowings next year. ...
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French: Costa reaching saturation in UK
A leading analyst has said that he believes Costa is approaching saturation in the UK whilst the international business is being deprived of the investment needed to capitalise on the growth opportunity
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NewsCosta to open £1m Heathrow concept site
Costa is to invest close to £1m opening a new store within Heathrow’s Terminal 2: The Queens Terminal next June
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OpinionTaking Tragus forward
Mark Wingett talks to Tragus chief executive John Derkach about his first year at the helm of the Café Rouge, Strada and Bella Italia operator. The former Costa Coffee managing director talks about how Bella is primed for growth, Café Rouge is going through a process of reinvigoration and working to make Strada special again, while touching on some wider sector issues
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NewsCosta opens 50th Compass franchise site
Costa has opened its 50th corporate franchise store in partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland in London’s Moorfields Eye Hospita