All Costa articles
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Analysis & Insight
Autumn menus feature pumpkin spice and all things nice
Classic autumnal flavours, such as maple, cinnamon and pumpkin, make a return to menus, as MCA rounds-up the latest menu launches, featuring Pret, Greggs, Costa Coffee and more
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Scoffs Group aims for 400
The Costa Coffee and itsu franchise business is looking to reach the target within five years, with a minimum of 20 stores a year planned
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Death of girl, 13, caused by Costa staff’s ‘failure to follow allergy process’
Hannah Jacobs’s mother says ‘tick-box’ allergen training is not acceptable after coroner’s ruling, The Telegraph reports
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Optimum Group sourcing new Costa sites
The Costa, Kaspa’s, and I am Doner franchisee is planning further openings for its coffee and doner businesses
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In pictures: Costa unveils refreshed New Oxford Street store
The new design, which has also been rolled out at the brand’s Tooley Street site, offers touch screen ordering and a dedicated collection point to speed up service
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Costa unveils new store design
Reopened after a major refurbishment, the coffee giant’s Tooley Street site now features touchscreen ordering systems, a modern seating area, multiple charging points, and a refreshed counter space
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Costa expands into air travel with EasyJet
The partnership brings EasyJet a range of Costa’s hot beverages including cappuccino, latte, salted caramel latte and decaf options
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Costa to launch robotic coffee kiosk
The UK-based brand will partner with US hospitality group Delaware North to launch its new Costa Coffee Creations concept at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas
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Analysis & Insight
Costa Coffee embraces global cuisines for new summer menu
Fresh flatbreads draw inspiration from the rich flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine, while the coffeehouse chain introduces a number of plant-based options in collaboration with BOSH!
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Analysis & Insight
Spring menu innovation juggles indulgence, wellness and sustainability
The season’s latest slew of menu updates sees PizzaExpress going large with family-sharing extra dough, ASK Italian use regenerative flour in its pizza, while Leon also opts for a Mediterranean flavour
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Costa launches cafe collaboration with Sainsbury’s
With an investment exceeding £3m, Costa has unveiled initial plans to open 11 new stores within Sainsbury’s supermarkets in 2024
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Costa Coffee increases pay rate by 9%
The starting rate for baristas will rise to £12 per hour, from £10.70, with employees set to receive a pay rise from 1 April 2024
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Costa Coffee named Nation’s Favourite
In the annual Allegra World Coffee Portal survey of more than 5,000 UK consumers, 51.6% named Costa as their favourite chain for the 14th year in a row
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Costa Coffee appoints CMO
Cecile Angrand has previously worked for Bel, Mars, Nesporesso and Cadbury
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Costa debuts streamlined ordering features
The coffee shop chain has reopened its Plymouth outlet with touch screen ordering and order-to-table features
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Adrian Cook steps down from Costa
Adrian Cook has stepped down as managing director – International for Costa Coffee after two years with the coffee shop chain
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Costa Express grows sales to £348m
The self-serve coffee business installed 1,466 machines in 2022, but operating profit was down due to higher costs
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Costa Coffee returns to profit
The coffee chain has reported its 2022 financial results with turnover of £1.1bn, alongside a focus on its omnichannel strategy to create the ‘Total Coffee Company’ proposition and further build on its international foundations
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Analysis & Insight
Autumn menu innovation leans on international flavours
MCA rounds up food-to-go autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Gails and Greggs, exploring trends for both indulgence and health as well as new flavours
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Costa appoints UK&I MD
Nick Orrin has been appointed to the role following a period as interim managing director