date:Apr 28, 2012
In its annual results for the year to 1 March 2012, parent company Whitbread said Costas worldwide system sales increased 24.3% to 819.3 million. Costas UK business was boosted by the Ice Cold Costa Summer campaign last year, which saw category sales rise by 44%, further investment in the estate with some 128 refurbishments and the roll out of new store designs including four Metro venues. Distribution was also strengthened through new channels such as Drive Thru, of which there are now five acr