All Greggs articles – Page 5
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AnalysisSmashing it: Nine retailers that powered ahead in 2019
Torrid trading conditions meant retail casualties made headlines throughout 2019. Sometimes it appeared that the entire retail industry was in the emergency ward, but that’s not so. Here we take a look at some of the successful retailers that smashed it out of the park this year.
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OpinionLeader: Retail’s star can’t only shine at Christmas
In a few days, the tumult of Christmas trading will be over. The short time before the January Sales kick off – in-store at least – brings a chance to reflect on the retail year gone by.
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NewsGreggs profit expectations heat up as sales soar
Greggs’ profit expectations have been upgraded as total group and managed shops like-for-like sales soared.
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InterviewGreggs’ Whiteside on digital, deliveries…and dicing with death
It’s the food-to-go specialist that is number one in the UK lunch market, number two for breakfast, and clocks up coffee sales that outstrip those of Starbucks.
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NewsGreggs sales soar after trade continues ‘very strongly’
Greggs has hailed another quarter of strong sales growth, saying it “continued to trade very strongly” on the high street.
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AnalysisGreggs adds evening meals and multichannel to the menu
Food retailer Greggs has served up a fresh business model in recent years.
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NewsGreggs sales and profits climb in ‘exceptional first half’
Greggs has recorded a jump in its interim profits as demand rose driven by the popularity of its new vegan sausage roll.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things retailers can learn from Greggs
Traditionally known as a high street baker, Greggs has transformed its business model since 2013, when it ushered in a new strategy.
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OpinionOpinion: Greggs, collaboration and the unexpected
Valentine’s Day at Greggs is a PR winner, and such hook-ups and collaborations are the way forward.
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AnalysisChristmas ad backlash: How JLP, M&S and Tesco fared
This year’s much-hyped Christmas ads have faced a big backlash with complaints over plagiarism, blasphemy, swearing and ‘political correctness gone mad’.
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OpinionOpinion: Drive-through Greggs should inspire retailers
The opening of a Greggs drive-through in Greater Manchester offers a world of possibilities for others.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Greggs and more
Retail news round-up: MPs call on Sir Philip Green's knighthood, Christmas sales to increase and Greggs launches first delivery service
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OpinionThis week in retail: SuperGroup will be scrutinised, Greggs updates
Eyes turn to SuperGroup for a read on fashion retail trends, while Greggs benefits from the increasing ‘food on the go’ trend.
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NewsRetail Diary: Animal antics in Hong Kong while Greggs kicks up a stink
A boar runs wild in a Hong Kong retailer, Greggs kicks up a stink to tackle homeware and House of Fraser takes over the red carpet.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Greggs and the IoD
Retail news round-up on July 2, 2014: Sports Direct boss on Adidas, Greggs expects profit and IoD concerned about bonus proposal.
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NewsGreggs eyes 100 Threshers stores
Bakery specialist Greggs is considering taking on 100 stores from Threshers owner First Quench, the off-licence group that collapsed into administration a fortnight ago.
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NewsGreggs upbeat following strong Easter sales
Bakery retailer Greggs announced this morning that group sales in the 19 weeks to May 9 increased by 5.2 per cent, including like-for-like sales growth of 2 per cent.
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Greggs issues profit warning
Bakery retailer Greggs has issued a profit warning as costs of energy and ingredients soared and the company was hit by the poor weather.