All Greggs articles
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Weekend PressDirectors’ Deals: Greggs finance chief slices his stake
Greggs’ shares have risen by almost a fifth over the past year, with chief financial officer Richard Hutton’s selling of £1.85m-worth of shares on October 8
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NewsGreggs: ‘There is more we can do on delivery’
Opening shops in new catchment areas and the expansion of its delivery partners’ remit is helping the retailer to reach new and existing customers, Greggs’ CEO Roisin Currie tells MCA.
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NewsGreggs continues to extend reach
The retailer continues to expand its estate, with growth supported by menu development, investment into supply chain capacity, and extended trading hours and new digital channels
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menus feature pumpkin spice and all things nice
Classic autumnal flavours, such as maple, cinnamon and pumpkin, make a return to menus, as MCA rounds-up the latest menu launches, featuring Pret, Greggs, Costa Coffee and more
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Analysis & InsightGreggs has won the breakfast war — now it is coming for dinner
The high street bakery chain is well ahead of McDonald’s for early morning sales, but faces a tough fight for evening trade
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InterviewsEvening day part boosts Greggs sales
Evenings are becoming more and more important for the retailer, with menu innovation such as the expanded pizza offer providing a boost, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsGreggs on track to deliver 140-160 new stores in 2024
In a trading update, the business reported ”continued strategic progress”, with first half sales up 13.8%
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NewsGreggs unveils plans for new distribution centre
The initiative is part of Greggs’ strategic growth plan, which set out ambitious expansion targets requiring investment in supply chain capacity
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Weekend PressThe story of Greggs’ success and what’s coming next, by the boss
Roisin Currie, chief executive of Greggs, wants to grow the chain by extending hours and opening at airports
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NewsGreggs releases ‘yard-long’ sausage roll
Customers will be able to buy the bundle across 10 selected locations across the UK, including London, Glasgow and Newcastle for ‘national sausage roll day’ on 5 June
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OpinionFor the love of loyalty
Tom Gatehouse of Egg Soliders examines the contrasting approaches to loyalty at Greggs and Pret - and asks whether the fast-moving world of web3, decentralization and virtual reality could inform the next generation of consumer apps
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InterviewsGreggs sees ‘compelling opportunities’ to build travel hub presence
Despite launches in key airports and train stations across the country, the retailer remains underrepresented in travel hubs - a key part of its growth strategy, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsGreggs reports strong progress across channels
Delivery sales, evening trade, and participation in the Greggs app all supported transaction volume growth, with total sales of £693m in the first 19 weeks of 2024
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NewsGreggs hits 2,500 shop milestone
The food-on-the-go retailer plans to open between 140 and 160 new shops in 2024, with a focus on expanding its presence in travel hubs and roadside locations to reach more customers
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NewsGreggs plans 50 Outlet stores by 2025
The stores serve unsold products at a discounted price, and aim to tackle food waste while helping those living in disadvantaged areas to buy food
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NewsGreggs makes progress on sustainability targets
The food-to-go retailer has achieved 97.1% of electricity usage across all operations came from renewable sources and maintained over 30% of range as ‘Healthier Choice’ products
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Analysis & InsightGreggs most admired company in sector
McDonald’s came second while Fuller’s and Greene King were joint third in the annual survey of corporate reputation
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NewsGreggs hits £1.8bn sales
Total sales in 2023 were up 19.6% vs 2022, with like-for-like up 13.7% as the retailer reports its market share is at an all-time high and reiterates its ambition for more than 3,000 in the long term
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InterviewsGreggs: ‘We’re the value player and will continue to be’
The retailer is in the ‘exploratory’ stages of considering international expansion, albeit its plans for upwards of 3,000 shops are focused solely on the UK, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsGreggs plans 140-160 new shops in 2024
The bakery brand reported a strong 2023, growing sales by 20% to reach £1.8bn, and more favourable Christmas trading than recent years