Costa Coffee has closed another UK outlet, this time on Marlborough High Street in Wiltshire, where trading ceased on July 17, 2025. The premises have been cleared of all branding, and no official reason has been given for the closure, though local residents have expressed disappointment.
A Costa spokesperson confirmed the closure, stating that most staff have been relocated to nearby stores. One regular described the loss as “terrible” for the town, while another called it “such a shame” and “a great coffee spot”.
The closure adds to a growing list of over a dozen branches shut in the past year. Costa, which has around 2,700 stores across the UK and Ireland, was acquired by Coca-Cola in 2019 for £3.9 billion but has faced a reported sales slump.
Industry data from the British Retail Consortium shows one in seven UK shops is now vacant, with July footfall down 0.4% year-on-year and high street visits falling 1.7%. Retailers continue to struggle with online competition, high rents, rising wages, and subdued consumer spending.
