Synopsis
Unlike many businesses in 2008, coffee proved to be recession proof and indeed Costa decided to expand in 2009/10 and monopolise.
- Programme: Business Boomers
- Episode: 01: Coffee Shop Hot Shots
- Channel: BBC World News
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Business & Management | Retail Business
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