Costa Coffee has announced a major update affecting more than 140 of its cafés inside Next stores.
The coffee chain has agreed to extend its partnership with the retailer for another decade, securing the relationship until January 2036.
Costa opened its first café inside a Next store in 2011 and has since expanded the partnership into a nationwide network.
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The company currently operates at more than 140 Next locations across the UK, with further openings and investment planned over the next 10 years, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Seven new cafés have opened within 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 coffee chain’s latest store design.
Costa has also refurbished 26 of its existing Next cafés this year as the businesses seek to adapt to changing shopping habits.
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.
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“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.
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“This agreement gives us a fantastic opportunity to build on that momentum in the years ahead.”
The expansion update comes shortly after Costa shuttered seven other UK branches.
Two cafés on Market Street in Manchester recently closed, with affected workers reportedly moved to nearby locations.
They followed five closures in Cornwall after Costa terminated an agreement with the franchise partner operating the sites because of what the chain described as a breach.
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