Costa Coffee and NEXT commit to long-term growth with decade-long partnership extension

Costa Coffee has agreed a decade-long extension of its partnership with leading retailer NEXT, securing the future of a relationship that has grown from a single concession location in 2011 to more than 140 stores nationwide today.

The new agreement, which extends the partnership until January 2036, builds on more than 15 years of successful collaboration and reflects the strength of customer demand, continued investment across the estate and a shared commitment to continued growth.

Today, Costa Coffee operates more than 140 stores within NEXT locations across the UK, with the partnership continuing to expand through new openings, and ongoing investment.

During 2026, Costa Coffee opened seven new stores within NEXT locations, including a 3,000 sq ft store at NEXT’s flagship destination in Bluewater. The store is Costa Coffee’s largest within the NEXT estate and one of the first to feature the brand’s latest store design, highlighting both businesses continued focus on meeting evolving consumer needs.

Costa Coffee has also refreshed 26 existing stores across the NEXT estate this year, further enhancing the customer experience and supporting the long-term success of the partnership.

Since first partnering in 2011, Costa Coffee and NEXT have steadily expanded their footprint together. The new agreement provides a strong foundation to continue building on that success over the next decade.

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.”