04 October 2023 , 09:30
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A popular coffee chain is to close its kiosks in Tesco supermarkets.
Harris + Hoole, which is owned by Caffè Nero, will pull the shutters down on after a contract between the two companies came to an end. It will close 19 kiosks by the end of this year, with a further seven to go next year.
However, its standalone locations will continue to trade, and Harris + Hoole said it will continue to open more new stores. Coffee fans have expressed their disappointment at the closures, with one person writing online: “Gutted. So much better coffee than all the other chains. What a shame!”
A spokesperson for Harris + Hoole said: “Harris + Hoole has a strong store opening and growth plan for 2023 and beyond, focused on standalone stores in locations which best appeal to our target customer market.
"Following the conclusion of our existing agreement with Tesco, both parties have decided to pursue separate strategies. The first of our new stores has already opened, with several more in the pipeline. We’re grateful for our partnership with Tesco and wish them well for the future.”
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Harris + Hoole kiosks closing this year:
Aylesbury
Ashford
Addlestone
Broadstairs
Bar Hill
Buckingham
Burgess Hill
Colchester
Chichester Tesco
Cheshunt
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Guildford Superstore
Hatfield
Horley
Horsham
Huntingdon
New Malden
Romford
Tooley Street
Watford
Harris + Hoole kiosks closing next year:
Havant
Shoreham by Sea
Sunbury on Thames
Kensington
Brooklands
Hemel Hempsted
Southend on Sea
Harris + Hoole shops that will continue trading:
Amersham
Chichester South Street
Crouch End
East Sheen
Farnham
Fleet Street
Guildford North Street
Harpenden
Henley
Imperial Wharf
Mortimer Street
New Cavendish Street
St Margaret’s
Stansted Airport
Twickenham
Uxbridge
In more Tesco news, the supermarket today revealed it has cut prices on around 2,500 products, with an average fall of 12%. The price of bread, broccoli, pasta, oils and cheeses are among those to have fallen in recent months, according to the grocery firm.
Tesco told shareholders that group sales, excluding VAT and fuel, grew by 8.9% to £30.75 billion for the six months to August, compared with the same period last year. Meanwhile, adjusted operating profit grew by 14% to £1.48 billion across the group for the half-year.
The supermarket now expects retail adjusted operating profit to be between £2.6 billion and £2.7 billion for the year. The firm had previously guided that it would be broadly flat, at around £2.5 billion.
Ken Murphy, chief executive, said: “We are in a strong position to keep investing for customers, and will continue to lower prices wherever we can – doing everything in our power to make sure customers can have a fantastic, affordable Christmas by shopping at Tesco.”