All Greggs articles – Page 15
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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.
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NewsWhiteside: Greggs will go 'well beyond' 2,000 sites
Greggs chief executive Roger Whiteside wants to take the bakery group “well beyond” his public target of 2,000 sites.
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NewsGreggs CEO makes healthy eating call
Greggs chief executive Roger Whiteside has encouraged consumers to eat fewer sausage rolls – despite it being the largest retailer of the product in the UK.
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Eagle Eye heralds “transformational year”
Eagle Eye saw its revenue increase by 71% to £11.1m in the 12 months to 30 June 2017
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Analyst corner: UBS on Greggs
Analysts at UBS have said that they see significant store roll-out potential beyond the formal Greggs management target
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NewsCosta shares down on growth concerns
Shares in Costa owner Whitbread fell yesterday after analyst Citigroup downgraded the company
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Euro Garages on track with Little Chef conversions
Euro Garages is on track with its programme of Little Chef closures and conversions
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NewsMcDonald’s grows market share across the board
The latest data from MCA’s Eating Out Panel shows that McDonald’s has grown its market share of visits in all four dayparts between Q2 2016 and the same period this year.
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Greggs to “flex to format” for next stage of growth
Euro Garages is set to ramp up its rollout of Greggs stores across its estate over the next two years.
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NewsGreggs H1 lfls up 3.4%
Greggs has reported like-for-like sales in its company-managed stores up 3.4% for the 26 weeks to 1 July.