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Jamaica Blue Opens in Ashford, Taking Over Former Costa Coffee Unit

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What happened

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Jamaica Blue opened a new branch in Ashford on September 26, 2026, establishing a presence in the County Square Shopping Centre. The company took over the site of a former Costa Coffee unit, which had closed in June. The refurbishment of the location required an investment of £300,000, and the new cafe created 15 jobs.

From kentonline.co.uk

Why it matters

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The expansion allows Jamaica Blue to bring its speciality coffee and food offerings to the Ashford market. This move occurs while Costa Coffee maintains an operational presence through eight branches in the area. The successful entry into the location signals a shift in the local retail landscape.

Costa Coffee currently operates eight branches within the Ashford area.

From kentonline.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Jamaica BlueOpened the new branch in Ashford, taking over the competitor's location.
  • Costa CoffeeThe previous tenant whose unit was taken over by Jamaica Blue.
  • AshfordThe location where the new operational branch of Jamaica Blue is situated.

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