Expansion
Clipper Tea expands supermarket distribution in US
Clipper Tea, the British-based Certified B-Corp tea company committed to making natural, fair and delicious tea, is bringing its teas to tea lovers across the US at three new retailers this year.
Bigelow Tea announces new 265,000-square-foot facility in Louisville
Bigelow Tea, announces the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art facility located at Blankenbaker Road in Louisville, Kentucky.
Kiss the Hippo opens third London café this year
Specialty coffee shop and roaster, Kiss the Hippo, has opened a new location in Soho. This marks the brand’s ninth location in London, UK, and third opening of 2024, following its Mayfair launch in April.
Coffee Fellows unveils four new Greater Houston locations
This expansion comes as the company celebrates the one- year anniversary of Coffee Fellows North America and the twenty-five-year anniversary of Coffee Fellows GmbH.
Starbucks opens first store in Ecuador
Starbucks Coffee is opening its first store in Ecuador, representing the brand’s 25th market in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and 87th market globally.
Black Rock Coffee Bar opens latest store in Arvada
American boutique coffee chain, Black Rock Coffee Bar, has expanded its footprint with the opening of its first store in Arvada, Colorado.
Kei Concepts opens coffee house in Westminster, California
Kei Coffee House promises to be a vibrant community hub, offering an immersive coffee experience that blends modern coffee trends from the west with rich traditions from Asia and Southeast Asia.
Bar Louie partners with illycaffè for new coffee & tea programme
The neighbourhood bar concept teams up with global leader in sustainable, high quality coffee for beverage-line refresh.
Blank Street continues UK expansion
Blank Street has opened its third store in Manchester in the renowned Trafford Centre and features an innovative summer menu.
Dunkin’ to launch franchise in France
Inspire Brands, parent company of Dunkin’, has signed a master franchise agreement with Swiss restaurant group, QSRP, to launch the American coffee and doughnut brand in France.
Expat. Roasters opens fifth store in Juanda International Airport
Expat. Roasters, Indonesia’s specialty coffee brand, has announced the opening of its fifth store located in the Lobby Drop Zone, Terminal 1A Departure of Juanda International Airport Surabaya, East Java.
HEYTEA opens Oxford Street location
HEYTEA, the bubble tea brand and originator of “New Asian Tea”, has announced its latest store, HEYTEA New Oxford Street, London, which opened on Friday 19 July.
Kalve Coffee set to see international expansion and production capabilities
Latvian specialty coffee roaster and café operator, Kalve Coffee, is set to raise €1m ($1.1m) through an initial public offering (IPO).
Danelaw Coffee achieves growth after Start Up Loan investment
The specialist Yorkshire-based coffee roaster has achieved significant growth following funding from the Start Up Loans programme, delivered by the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) on behalf of the British Business Bank.