General · 22 June 2026

Coca-Cola hires experts after Costa sale stops

Jobs and coffee shops could be affected if Costa cuts costs after a difficult period. Coca-Cola brought in AlixPartners to review operations and Alvarez & Marsal to advise on finances after ending plans to sell the chain when a buyer wasn't found. Costa runs about 2,700 UK shops and roughly 1,300 overseas outlets, employing 16,000 people.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 June 2026 at 17:55

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