Greggs
This coverage examines Greggs’ performance and strategy within the UK retail food-to-go sector. Reporting highlights new store openings, menu launches, marketing campaigns, sustainability initiatives, and leadership changes — all analysed for their impact on sales, customer engagement, and competitive positioning. The content is tailored for retail managers, brand executives, and professionals operating in high-street and foodservice retail environments.
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Oct- 2021 -18 OctoberHigh Street
Asda opens first premium store in partnership with EG Group
Asda has announced the opening of its first premium site in partnership with EG Group in Beaconsfield, one of four premium Asda On The Move (AOTM) sites to open this year. The store is located on EG Group’s Oxford Road forecourt in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire and stocks 2,500 products including a…
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7 OctoberHigh Street
‘Strong return’ to pre-pandemic shopping patterns, report finds
There has been a “strong return” to pre-pandemic shopping patterns, according to new data released by Airtime. The group assessed shopping patterns and retailer responses across 100 household brands, both on and offline, amongst its 1.5 million members during September 2021. Three in five consumers were reported to be shopping…
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5 OctoberHigh Street
Greggs lifts guidance despite supply chain disruptions
Greggs has welcomed a resilient performance in its third quarter of trading, with like-for-like sales up by 3.5% against 2019, despite ongoing supply chain issues and staff shortages. Growth was particularly strong in August when the ‘staycation’ effect was evident, and remained in positive territory in September, with two-year like-for-like…
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1 OctoberProperty
Briscombe Retail Park sold for £1.35m
Briscombe Retail Park has announced that it has been sold to a local private property company for £1.35m. Savills completed the sale on behalf of VCD Asset Management, with the price reflecting a net initial yield of 5.63%. The multi-let retail park comprises 3,847 sq ft of accommodation and is…
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustHigh Street
Greggs to add 100 new stores as it returns to profit
Greggs has announced it plans to open 100 new stores this year after it revealed it had returned to profit for the 26 weeks ended 3 July 2021. For the half-year period it posted profits of £55.5m compared with the previous year’s loss of £65.2m. Total sales also climbed to…
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Jun- 2021 -28 JuneHigh Street
Greggs sales ‘stronger than anticipated’ post-lockdown
Greggs has revealed that the level of sustained sales recovery is “stronger than anticipated” since its previous trading update, adding that if it were to continue, its performance would have a positive impact on its full-year results. In recent weeks, while the impact of pent-up demand for retail has reduced,…
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May- 2021 -20 MaySupermarkets
Moto Hospitality appoints retail director
Moto Hospitality has announced the appointment of Nikki Rogers as its first retail director, reporting directly to Nick Tatum, the company’s chief customer officer. Rogers previously worked for Blakemore as proposition and food solutions director and before that held various senior leadership roles at BP. Moto is one the UK’s…
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10 MayHigh Street
Greggs sales recover to near pre-pandemic levels
Greggs saw its two-year like-for-like (LFL) sales close the gap to just a 3.9% decline for the eight weeks to 8 May. It follows a 13.5% fall in LFL sales for the 18 weeks to 8 May when compared to FY19, as the group also showed signs of recovery following…
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Mar- 2021 -16 MarchHigh Street
Greggs swings to £13.7m FY20 loss
Greggs has posted a £13.7m loss-before-tax for the 53 weeks ended 2 January 2021, down from profits of £108.3m in 2019. The group attributed its first annual loss since the firm became a listed business in 1984 to “lower-than-normal sales levels” throughout the pandemic. The company’s revenues for the period…
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Mar- 2020 -3 MarchHigh Street
Greggs hails ‘exceptional’ record-breaking year
Bakery chain Greggs has reported a 13.5% increase in total sales to £1.1m for the year ended 28 December 2019. In what was a ‘record-breaking’ year for the group, company-managed shop like-for-like sales were also up 9.2%. Pre-tax profit excluding pre-tax charge was up 27.2% to £114.2m, with an overall…
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