Overview

• Costa confirmed its Seamoor Road site in Westbourne will shut next month, with the store operated by a franchise partner.
• Most team members from the Westbourne branch have been redeployed, and customers are being pointed to the Commercial Road store in Bournemouth.
• The company also says its kiosk at Andover Bus Station will close in December, with relocation opportunities offered to staff.
• Recent closures highlighted by the outlets bring the tally to at least 20 UK branches since September 2024, including Marlborough, Whitstable and Lyme Regis.
• Coverage links the latest exits to a reported July deal with Gordon Brothers that involved restructuring and an £80 million cash injection.