A fresh brew: Trent set to serve up Caffe Nero at Westside, Zudio outlets. , ET Bureau Last Updated: Oct 27, 2026, 01:04:00 AM IST Tata Group's Trent has entered into a licensing agreement with Caffe Nero to establish cafes in their retail stores. This decision follows unsuccessful negotiations with Tata Starbucks over a similar partnership. The differences included store formats, locations, and the desired prominence of the Starbucks brand. The terms of the Caffe Nero deal remain undisclosed, with potential for significant expansion in India. Retailers globally have added cafes to shopping destinations, to give customers reasons to visit, spend time in stores Mumbai: Tata Group retailer Trent signed a licensing agreement with British coffee chain Caffe Nero to open cafes within its Westside and Zudio stores, people familiar with the matter said, even though the group has an existing joint venture with Starbucks. The agreement follows the breakdown of discussions over a similar arrangement between Trent and Tata Starbucks - the joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and US-based Starbucks Coffee Co, the people said. The two sides could not agree on nature of the stores and locations in which Starbucks would operate within Trent's retail network. Starbucks wanted a prominent, front-facing presence within Trent's stores, while the retailer was unwilling to accommodate such an arrangement, the people said. Differences over the extent of Starbucks' control over store formats and locations also contributed to the breakdown. Harish Bhat, a Tata veteran associated with the development of Starbucks in India, recently stepped down from Trent's board to avoid any potential conflict of interest, the people said. The commercial terms of the Caffe Nero agreement, the rollout schedule and the number of cafes planned could not be immediately ascertained. Trent and Caffe Nero did not comment. Retailers globally have increasingly added cafes and food offerings to shopping destinations, seeking to give customers more reasons to visit and spend time in physical stores. Coffee can complement shopping trips while offering retailers an additional way to differentiate their stores from online competitors. Coffee chains such as Starbucks have benefited globally from takeaway-led consumption, which can generate sales without requiring customers to occupy cafe seating for extended periods. In India, however, officegoers and students often use cafes as places to relax, work or socialise, spending hours over coffee and snacks. High real estate costs make the economics of cafe space particularly important in India, where retailers need to maximise revenue per square foot. For Trent, the partnership provides access to a specialist coffee brand without having to develop its own cafe business. Westside, its fashion and lifestyle chain, and Zudio, the value-fashion format, offer Nero a potential route to reach shoppers through an established retail network. Caffe Nero was founded in London in 1997 and expanded internationally with its European-style coffeehouse format. The privately held group operates in several countries, including the UK, the US and parts of Europe and the Middle East. The Trent agreement could provide a platform for a large presence in India, although the scale and pace of expansion remain unclear. Reconnecting is easier in Punta Cana.Some trips are about seeing places. Others are about finding yourself. At TRS Turquesa Hotel, you get both. Enjoy exclusive suites, spa, and gourmet dining that you'll remember forever.Palladium Hotel Group | Sponsored Read More News on

Caffè Nero unveils Christmas menu - available 4th November. Reading Time: 2 mins read Premium coffee house brand Caffè Nero has unveiled its 2026 Christmas menu, launching nationwide on 4thNovember with a gold-dusted Billionaires Snowflake cheesecake, new festive drinks and the return of its bestselling Gingerbread and Tiramisu Lattes. Loyalty members on the Caffè Nero app can enjoy exclusive early access to the brand new Praline Flat White and Salted Caramel & Orange Hot Chocolate from 29th October, ahead of the nationwide launch. The Praline Flat White offers a smaller, coffee-forward festive option, combining rich espresso with brown sugar and hazelnut flavours in an 8oz drink. The Salted Caramel & Orange Hot Chocolate pairs salted caramel with zesty orange, finished with whipped cream, chocolate dusting and a caramel drizzle. Joining them from 4th November is the new Billionaires Snowflake, a hand-crafted, snowflake-shaped dessert featuring soft-set vanilla cheesecake and salted caramel, fully coated in dark chocolate and finished with a dusting of gold. Returning drinks include the Gingerbread Latte, Caffè Nero's festive bestseller in 2025, topped with whipped cream, gingerbread topping and cinnamon. The Tiramisu Latte, its festive bestseller in 2024, also makes a comeback, complete with chocolate dusting and a classic Italian finger biscuit. The food menu brings together new Italian-inspired options and familiar festive favourites. Savoury highlights include: * NEW Porchetta & Balsamic Onion Chutney Flatbread - porchetta ham, sweet and tangy balsamic onion chutney and melted mozzarella in an Italian flatbread. * NEW Festive Pork, Turkey and Cranberry Sausage Roll - British turkey, British pork and bacon with sweet cranberries, wrapped in all-butter puff pastry and topped with crackling crumb. * Returning favourites - the Pigs Under Blankets Panini and Veggie Festive Feast Panini. Alongside the Billionaires Snowflake, sweet treats include: * NEW Morello Cherry & Pistachio Cake - layers of pistachio sponge and frosting with morello cherry jam, finished with chopped pistachios and morello cherry pieces. * NEW Zesty Orange & Chocolate Cheesecake - orange cheesecake on a chocolate biscuit base, topped with chocolate swirls, chocolate pieces and orange zest. * Returning favourites - Classic Mince Pies and Luxury Mince Pies, the latter filled with amaretto-soaked mincemeat and topped with toasted almonds and caramelised brown sugar. The launch forms part of Caffè Nero's 'Pause for Joy' campaign. Lysa Hardy, CEO Caffè Nero UK, said: "I'm excited for customers to try this year's festive menu, especially its Billionaires Snowflake. The combination of vanilla cheesecake, salted caramel and dark chocolate is incredible, and I think it could become a firm festive favourite once people try it. "Our coffee houses were created to be welcoming places at the heart of their communities. 'Pause for Joy' is our invitation to take a little time out during the Christmas rush, whether that's catching up with a friend over a festive coffee or enjoying a quiet moment and something delicious for yourself."

Caffe Nero gets permission for Ludlow Bull Ring building. 22nd October Caffe Nero has been granted planning permission to take over the Joules site at 35 Bull Ring. (Image: Google) Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the Ludlow area. A NATIONAL coffee chain has been given the green light to open in Ludlow despite objections. In July, Caffè Nero submitted plans for 35 Bull Ring, the former home of clothing retailer Joules. The company has now secured listed building consent to redecorate the premises and install new signage. Among those objecting was Stephen Ponder, speaking on behalf of the Ludlow Civic Society. He argued the proposed signs were "wholly inappropriate and unsympathetic" to the building's special architectural and historic interest and would be detrimental to the character of the Ludlow Conservation Area. Mr Ponder said national brands should not be permitted to impose corporate branding at the expense of the town's historic character. However, a Shropshire Council planning officer disagreed, noting in a report that the building had previously been occupied by national retailers and that the proposals did not introduce anything that had not been accepted before. Resident Lydia Salerno also raised concerns, describing it as "disappointing" that a chain business was being considered for the site. "I understand that we don't want to leave properties empty but would really consider whether we want to start letting these kind of chains into our beautiful town," she said. She added that the move was not in keeping with Ludlow's reputation for independent businesses, local food and its established "foodie" identity. Councillor Andy Boddington also expressed concern when the application was first submitted, warning that another national brand could draw trade away from the town's independent coffee and tea shops. However, Melanie Trappe, manager of Iconic Coffee in St Laurence's Church, said her main concern was the number of empty shops in the town centre. While she would have preferred to see an independent business take on the premises, she said it was positive that the unit would no longer stand vacant. Ms Trappe also said the new coffee shop would create jobs and did not believe it would have a significant impact on her own business.