Costa Coffee news and analysis
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NewsCosta Coffee launches 2025 Christmas menu
The coffee chain’s Christmas drinks range is rolling out on Friday
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NewsWe expected more from Costa Coffee, Coca-Cola CEO admits
CEO James Quincey said coffee remained ‘a super attractive category’ but admitted Costa was ‘not where we want it to be’
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NewsFewer bidders eye Costa Coffee as Wagamama owner backs down
It is understood Coca-Cola and its advisers had marked last week as the deadline for indicative offers
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Analysis & FeaturesAs a sale of Costa brews, why is it an attractive target for a private equity buyer?
A sale of Costa Coffee is on the cards and suitors have been named. Who else might be interested, and what are the growth opportunities?
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Category ReportBlack gold: trends in hot beverages 2025
Coffee bean prices have hit record highs as the result of climate change around the globe. How is that affecting Brits’ thirst for coffee?
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NewsAsda owner TDR Capital among potential bidders for Costa
It is not the first time TDR Capital has expressed interest in Costa, having previously explored a deal through its petrol forecourt business, EG Group, in 2018
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NewsWagamama owner among potential bidders for Costa Coffee
The investment firm is said to have held early-stage talks with advisers to The Coca-Cola Company
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Comment & OpinionAs Coca-Cola mulls Costa Coffee sale, what's gone wrong?
Costa Coffee was acquired for £3.9bn from Whitbread in 2018 but it's not worked out for the soft drinks giant. Here's why
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NewsCosta Coffee revamps RTD range to reverse sales freefall
Costa Coffee sales have suffered amid growing competition in the RTD coffee fixture
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NewsCosta to give 5% pay rise to its baristas to support workers with ‘sustainable pay’
The chain will also support new training for its staff nationwide
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NewsCosta Coffee adds tea to Express machine offer
The business said the rollout also represented its continued investment in innovation and consumer convenience
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ProfilesStarbucks’ Sam Henderson on vertigo, Costa Rica and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Sam shares his journey from his first job as a Starbucks barista to now leading beverage development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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NewsCosta Coffee launches Christmas menu with new festive items
The coffee chain has expanded its festive menu to include six new items
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NewsField marketer Dee Set Group acquired by Acosta Europe
The undisclosed deal creates what Acosta described as a “market-leading” retail and afield marketing services agency
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NewsCosta Coffee trials free coffee pod recycling drop-off in Tesco shops
Customers can pick a free bag in store and bring it back filled with used pods to be recycled for free
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NewsCosta Coffee reopens refurbished store in London
The renovation includes new furniture, lighting, and a ‘brighter feel’ to welcome customers
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NewsCosta Coffee partners with EasyJet ahead of summer holidays
The airline wants to bring its customers ‘brands they know and love’ to boost their holiday experience
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NewsGXO Logistics workers delivering for Costa Coffee set for two-week strike
Unite claims the company pays its staff lower than the London living wage
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NewsDriscoll’s strikes deal to acquire Australia’s Costa Group
US berry giant Driscoll’s has expanded its presence in Australia with the acquisition of Costa Group, a leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables in the country
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NewsSainsbury’s kicks off new café collaboration with Costa
It’s the latest high street coffee chain to open cafés in Sainsbury’s supermarkets