UK | Costa Coffee and Sainsbury’s have celebrated a major milestone in their partnership with the opening of Costa Coffee’s 50th store in a Sainsbury’s supermarket.
Located at Sainsbury’s Leicester North Superstore, the new store welcomed its first customers on the 30th of April 2026, marking a significant step in the continued rollout of Costa Coffee stores inside Sainsbury’s supermarkets nationwide.
This milestone reflects the strength of the partnership and its positive impact across the UK, having created more than 400 jobs in local communities and representing a combined investment of nearly GBP 16 million. To celebrate the opening, the store team surprised 50 customers with a free reusable cup.
Customers visiting the new Leicester North store can enjoy Costa Coffee’s much-loved drinks range, alongside a selection of food, including freshly baked pastries, ideal for a place to relax after their shop or for something to take on the go. The new store has also created eight jobs, with a team of baristas ready to serve the local community.
Sainsbury’s first started working with third-party café providers 25 years ago and, more recently, has expanded these collaborations to open more sites across its estate, with additional partners. There are now over 150 cafés in Sainsbury’s supermarkets operated by experienced external providers.
This opening built on the successful collaboration Sainsbury’s and Costa launched in 2024, bringing together two of the UK’s most recognised brands to deliver a convenient, high-quality coffee experience for shoppers.
Since launch, the rollout has expanded rapidly, giving customers more opportunities to enjoy handcrafted coffee throughout their shopping journey while supporting local employment and investment. The partnership is set to continue growing, with plans to open at least 14 more Costa Coffee stores in Sainsbury’s supermarkets this year.
Alongside the store estate, Costa Coffee already operates more than 1,500 Costa Express machines across Sainsbury’s stores and petrol stations.
