Chicago Tribune: Coca-Cola bet $5B on Costa Coffee. Here’s why it might be brewing up a sale

Coca-Cola bet $5B on Costa Coffee. Here’s why it might be brewing up a sale

Coca-Cola appears to be scrapping its search for a buyer for its British brand Costa Coffee, according to a major financial publication. The Atlanta beverage company ended talks with potential buyers ...

When Coca-Cola snapped up Costa Coffee for £3.9bn ($5.2bn) in 2018, the move was hailed as a bold new step into the booming hot drinks market. But, seven years on, Coca-Cola is reportedly weighing up ...

The Costa Coffee sign is displayed above a branch on 31 October 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images The Coca-Cola Co. has reportedly ended plans to try to sell UK chain Costa ...

Business Insider: Coca-Cola's CEO explains why its $5 billion bet on a coffee chain hasn't worked out as planned

Coca-Cola's coffee business is at a crossroads. Its $5 billion acquisition of Costa Coffee hasn't worked out as expected, its CEO said on Tuesday. Coke still views coffee as a "super attractive ...

Coca-Cola's CEO explains why its $5 billion bet on a coffee chain hasn't worked out as planned

The Coca-Cola Company has reportedly abandoned plans to sell British coffee chain Costa Coffee, after offers from private equity firms failed to meet expectations. According to the Financial Times, ...