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All Starbucks articles
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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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NewsStarbucks UK introduces new licensee model to support long-term growth
The new model marks an “important reset” to set up the company for the next decade of growth, Starbucks said, with investment both in new stores and existing locations
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Analysis & InsightExpresso: How the self-service coffee category is evolving
Costa Express has long held a monopoly in the self-service coffee machine space, but now the likes of Illy and disrupters such as Unity Coffee are challenging the status quo
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OpinionThe phenomenon of the boomerang CEO
Dominic Walsh welcomes Brandon Stephens back to Tortilla, who he writes is now part of an elite group of hospitality leaders that have returned or been re-appointed to a business they have run before
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NewsIlly to roll out self-service coffee bars nationwide
The premium coffee brand is launching a new ‘bean-to-cup’ self-service bar concept with a target to achieve 1,000 placements during the next five years
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NewsStarbucks appoints new regional director of operations
Martin McTigue joins the coffee chain as it returns to sales growth and expansion, having previously worked at Stonegate Group, Nando’s, and Greene King
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Analysis & InsightGreggs now largest chain in UK branded coffee shop market
The food-to-go focused retailer has overtaken Costa Coffee to reach the top spot, according to Allegra World Coffee Portal, as consumers continue to embrace non-traditional coffee locations
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NewsStarbucks to return to expansion after hundreds of closures
The coffeehouse giant said it will open thousands more locations globally, with international growth expected to double that of its North America footprint
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NewsStarbucks: ‘Our strategy is working’
The coffee giant reported a continued return to sales growth in Q1 2026, with CEO Brian Niccol saying it is ‘ahead of schedule’ on its Back to Starbucks strategy
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Weekend PressUpmarket tastes leave UK high street coffee chains out in the cold
Innovative upstarts provide that special touch to draw in a younger, higher-spending crowd, the Financial Times reports
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Weekend PressFarewell regular flat white. ‘Functional’ coffees are hitting the high street
Coffees made with extra ingredients like mushrooms, protein and collagen are moving from niche wellness corners into the mainstream, the BBC reports
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NewsIs Britain falling out of love with Starbucks?
Property sources say Starbucks has closed about 80 underperforming stores in the UK as it seeks to refocus on profitable locations, The Times reports
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NewsHoward Schultz: ‘Cynics who doubt Starbucks will be proven wrong’
The former CEO and chairman emeritus has said the scale and power of the Starbucks brand will be stronger and more relevant than ever before
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NewsStarbucks returns to growth after seven quarters of decline
The coffee giant reported a return to comparable sales growth in Q4 FY25, having closed more than 600 stores as part of its restructuring, including 10 in the UK
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NewsStarbucks UK set to close 10 stores
The coffee giant is set to shutter 10 stores by the end of the month, after announcing plans for closures as part of a $1bn restructuring
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Analysis & InsightFirst party vs third party: the changing face of delivery in the UK
As delivery proves to be an ever more crucial revenue stream across all segments of the hospitality sector, questions over whether to adopt a first or third party-focused approach dominate
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Analysis & InsightFrom grab-and-go to dwell and design: how the old café model is running out of steam
The grab-and-go, cookie cutter high street cafés that defined the past decade are losing relevance, while premium, design-led and dwell-time focused formats are growing market share
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NewsStarbucks: ‘Some’ stores will close in the UK
The US coffee company’s CEO Brian Niccol has announced plans to close stores and cut jobs as part of a $1bn restructuring
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NewsStarbucks appoints new UK marketing director
Vic Robertson will oversee campaign and digital strategy as well as product innovation, including the Starbucks Rewards program and its brand partnerships for the UK.
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Event NewsConsumer-facing innovation at MCA’s Innovation Conference
Taking place at London’s Ham Yard Hotel on 9 October, two sessions will showcase how operators are innovating at the consumer interface, from delivery models to creative brand partnerships