Costa Coffee has agreed a decade-long extension of its partnership with NEXT, securing a relationship that has grown from a single concession in 2011 to more than 140 stores across the UK. The new agreement runs until January 2036.
The extension builds on more than 15 years of collaboration between the coffee chain and the retailer. It reflects customer demand, continued investment across the estate and a shared commitment to further growth, with the partnership still expanding through new openings and ongoing investment.
During 2026, Costa Coffee has opened seven new stores within NEXT locations. They include a 3,000 sq ft store at NEXT’s flagship destination at Bluewater, which is Costa Coffee’s largest within the NEXT estate and one of the first to feature the brand’s latest store design. The café is part of NEXT’s largest UK store, which opened at the Kent shopping centre in August.
Costa Coffee has also refreshed 26 existing stores across the NEXT estate this year, with the work aimed at enhancing the customer experience and supporting the long-term success of the partnership.
Since first partnering in 2011, the two businesses have steadily expanded their footprint together, and the new agreement gives them a foundation to continue building on that over the next decade.
“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.
Tom Falk, Head of Property, Costa Coffee
“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.”
Founded in London in 1971, Costa Coffee operates more than 2,700 coffee shops across the UK and Ireland, and earlier this year opened its 400th UK drive-thru.
Terry Clark is the Publisher and Content Director of 365 Retail, with more than a decade of experience covering retail design, technology innovations, store openings and the wider retail industry. He also works closely with leading retailers, suppliers, agencies, events and industry awards across the UK.
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