All Greggs articles – Page 14
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Analysis & InsightThe power of the PR stunt
With Greggs hosting a number of special Valentine’s Day pop-up restaurants within its stores this week, Georgi Gyton investigates how experiential marketing can be used to increase the brand presence of food and drink operators.
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Analysis & InsightTop 10 Food to Go brands increase market share
As growth shows signs of slowing in the Food To Go market, risk averse customers are increasingly turning to the top brands, the latest MCA insight has shown.
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H1 revenue up 28% at Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye, the digital loyalty company, saw group revenues increase c28% to £6.5m in six months ended 31 December 2017
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NewsCalls for renewed focus on gender diversity at board level
Progress on the number of female senior executives within the pub and restaurant sector is lagging behind other companies within hospitality, travel and leisure (HTL), according to the findings of a wide-ranging review of gender diversity and female progression, published by PwC.
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Analysis & InsightTake a bow leading operators
MCA director of insight Steve Gotham, takes a look at which brands stood out in 2017 to an increasingly demanding and promiscuous consumer base
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NewsGreggs' hot food trial extends reach into evening day-part
“In the right locations there is no reason why Greggs could not trade 24-7,” believes MCA’s director of insight Steve Gotham.
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NewsGreggs looks to expand drive-thru format in 2018
Greggs’ chief executive Roger Whiteside has told MCA that the bakery food-to-go chain is keen to expand its drive-thru format following the successful opening of its first, in Greater Manchester, in August 2017.
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Greggs FY lfls up 3.7%
Greggs has reported like-for-like sales in its company-managed stores up 3.7% for the year to 30 December.
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NewsMCA’s Big Fat Review of the Year
From Admiral’s acquisition to Zizzi’s tie-up with Sainsbury’s, we present a potted history of 2017
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Analysis & InsightBah headwinds
After a year of changes at the top and problems on the bottom line, it is easy to forget that there are operators who continue to fire on all cylinders. James Wallin looks at the companies for whom 2017 wasn’t an annus horribilis and what they are getting right, as well as discussing why we should all make a New Year’s resolution to ban the phrase ‘headwinds’.
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Analysis & InsightDelivery presents bitter/sweet pill for operators
A new wave of delivery is rapidly transforming the dynamics of the restaurant industry, with everyone from fledgling operators to listed hospitality groups entering the fray - whether they want to or not. But has the impact been wholly positive, and is the current model sustainable for operators already battling a series of cost pressures? Finn Scott-Delany reports.
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NewsSubway plan delivery trial for London
Subway UK is planning to trial a delivery service in London in the New Year, MCA has learnt.
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Wrapchic strengthens Midlands presence
Wrapchic, the Indian-style burrito quick service concept, is to strengthen its presence in the Midlands with an opening in Leicester.
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Eagle Eye partners with GK
Eagle Eye, the digital loyalty company, has signed a contract with Greene King to support its Season Ticket campaign and digital promotions.
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Greggs launches national apprenticeship programme
Greggs has launched a national apprenticeship programme, with 120 training spots up for grabs across the country
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Operators launch nationwide recycling system
Coffee shop chains and foodservice operators have joined forces to work on developing a nationwide recycling system to tackle the UK’s disposable cup crisis, which sees 2.5 billion thrown away each year.
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Greggs launches trial with UberEats
Greggs has said its U-turn on home delivery was prompted by consumer demand but stressed there are no plans to extend its partnership with UberEats beyond its current trial in Newcastle.
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NewsGreggs Q3 lfls up 5%
Greggs has reported a 5% increase in like-for-like sales (2016: 2.8%) across its company-managed shop estate for the 13 weeks to 30 September
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Analysis & InsightBakery market to reach £1.4bn in 2017
The UK branded bakery market is set to reach a value of £1.4bn in 2017, the latest research from MCA has shown.
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NewsBP to nears completion of Wild Bean V2.0 rollout
BP is expecting to complete the rollout of its new generation Wild Bean coffee shop format later this year, MCA has learnt.