All Costa Coffee articles
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Analysis & Features
As 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 Report
Black 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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News
Asda 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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News
Wagamama 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 & Opinion
As 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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News
Costa 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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News
Costa 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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News
Costa 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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Profiles
Starbucks’ 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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News
Costa 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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News
Field 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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News
Costa 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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News
Costa Coffee reopens refurbished store in London
The renovation includes new furniture, lighting, and a ‘brighter feel’ to welcome customers
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News
Costa 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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News
GXO 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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News
Driscoll’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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News
Sainsbury’s kicks off new café collaboration with Costa
It’s the latest high street coffee chain to open cafés in Sainsbury’s supermarkets
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News
Costa Coffee to implement 9% pay rise for its workers
The change will affect over 15,000 store members, with specific pay increases in place for more senior and London-based baristas.
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News
Costa teams up with Bosh on vegan sandwiches and bakery items
The partnership made it ‘more convenient than ever for customers to enjoy flavourful plant-based options without compromising on taste’, according to Bosh
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News
Costa Coffee hikes pay for third time this year, as part of £12m investment in staff
Staff will also be paid a cash bonus dependent on store performance