Costa Coffee has extended its partnership with retailer Next for another decade, securing the relationship until January 2036. The agreement covers more than 140 Costa cafés operating inside Next stores across the UK.
Costa opened its first café within a Next store in 2011 and has since grown the partnership into a nationwide network. Further openings and investment are planned over the next 10 years.
Seven new cafés and refurbishments in 2026
Seven new cafés have opened inside Next stores during 2026, including a 3,000 sq ft location at the retailer's flagship Bluewater destination in Kent. It is the largest Costa within the Next estate and one of the first to showcase the chain's latest store design.
Costa has also refurbished 26 of its existing Next cafés this year as the businesses adapt to changing shopping habits.
Partnership milestone and recent closures
Tom Falk, head of property at Costa Coffee, said: "Next has been a valued partner for many years and we're delighted to extend our relationship through to 2036.
"This milestone reflects the strength of our partnership and creates an exciting platform for future growth. Together, we've grown from a single location to a network of more than 140 stores, adapting to changing consumer needs and investing in great coffee experiences along the way.
"The success of landmark locations such as Bluewater demonstrates what can be achieved when two customer-focused brands work together with a shared ambition. This agreement gives us a fantastic opportunity to build on that momentum in the years ahead."
The expansion update follows the closure of seven other Costa branches. Two cafés on Market Street in Manchester recently closed, with affected workers reportedly moved to nearby locations. They followed five closures in Cornwall.
