Starbucks says it is making “good progress” on its plan for 100 new stores in the UK
Coffee giant Starbucks welcomed “good progress” in its expansion plans to open 100 new stores in the UK this year.
The chain said it had also “maintained strong double-digit growth” in the UK in recent months, despite pressure on consumer spending due to rising living costs.
On Thursday, the retail and hospitality company will open its latest drive-thru location in Oldham, Greater Manchester, as its drive-thru business, which now accounts for a quarter of all UK stores, continues to grow.
The latest opening will also mark the group’s 20,000th international store outside North America as it advances its ambitious global growth plans.
We are delighted to welcome the Oldham community to our new store and our first in Oldham
In March, Starbucks announced plans to open 100 locations in the United Kingdom this year, as well as 300 additional new locations across its business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Its UK openings are particularly targeting city center and drive-thru locations, with the company investing in smaller stores with increased digital innovation.
This comes a year after The Times newspaper reported that Starbucks was exploring a possible sale of its UK operations amid strong competition from rival chains.
Alex Rayner, vice president and general manager of Starbucks UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Oldham community to our new store and our first in Oldham.”
“Celebrating 25 years in the UK is a real privilege and to mark this special anniversary we have just launched our first UK exclusive drink, Starbucks Clotted Cream Fudge Cold Brew, available now in all UK stores .
“Looking forward, we are fully invested in the UK and will give back to the local communities we serve every day.”
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/starbucks-cheers-good-progress-in-plan-for-100-new-uk-shops-b1105386.html Starbucks says it is making “good progress” on its plan for 100 new stores in the UK
