Costa Coffee closes another UK store

Costa Coffee closed another store last weekend, adding to a series of recent high street closures and impacting local communities. The Broxbourne branch, operated by a franchise partner, is the latest to shut down, with customers directed to a nearby location. This follows closures at other locations, including a Shell service station and branches in Lyme Regis and Highworth. These closures reflect broader challenges for retail, including rising costs and reduced foot traffic, with other businesses like Beales and New Look also downsizing. Experts predict further job losses and store closures in the retail sector.