Greggs news and analysis
Greggs is a UK bakery chain, with more than 2,600 stores offering food-to-go. The Grocer covers Greggs with news, analysis, insight and opinion.
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NewsGreggs shares defy short sellers despite slow growth and lower profits
Greggs disappointed hedge funds holding short positions in the high street bakery chain as its shares rallied despite lower profits last year and slowing growth in 2026
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NewsEmployment costs drive up Greggs prices but CEO predicts more ‘positive’ 2026
In January, Greggs increased the price of a sausage roll by 5p and added 10p to the price of a latte coffee
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NewsGreggs profits hit by challenging food-to-go market
Like-for-like sales increased 2.4% year on year, and the company improved its market share in a challenging food-to-go market
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Comment & Opinion‘Good intentions’ are not enough, food needs a fundamental reset
Professor Susan Jebb argues we have reached the ‘tipping point’ that signals doom for any company no longer prepared to get on board the health train
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Analysis & FeaturesHow co-branding became grocery’s ultimate marketing strategy
Once reserved for occasional promotions, co-branding has become a core strategy for grocery brands seeking to refresh mature categories
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NewsBrits opt for fast food outlets as restaurant and pub traffic slumps
Restaurant and pub visits fell by 6.8% last year, while fast food traffic rose by 0.9%
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NewsGreggs launches iced matcha range and pilates studio pop-up
A trio of drinks will be added to the menu, including an Iced Matcha Latte, Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte, and Strawberry Iced Matcha Latte
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Comment & OpinionThe GLP-1 gamble: why supermarkets are selling less for more
In 2026, it’s not low-fat, plant-based, alcohol-free or calorie-counted eating that retailers are betting on – it’s weight-loss drugs
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NewsGreggs CEO: ‘No plans for price rises’ despite flat profit forecasts
The food-to-go chain is looking to pizza delivery and nutritional trends to boost sales in 2026
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NewsGreggs Christmas sales up 2.9% but outlook remains subdued
Greggs’ sales in the three months to 27 December increased by 7.4% with like-for-like growth of 2.9% – an improvement on the 1.5% reported in the third quarter
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NewsFormer Greene King CFO to join Greggs board
Richard Smothers will assume the role of chair of the audit committee from 6 March 2026
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NewsGreggs launches new ‘Bitesize’ shop format in Sevenoaks
The new-look Greggs shops look to reach more customers in high-footfall locations that are constrained by space
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NewsGreggs to increase breakfast deal prices
Several other products will see 5p price rises, including Greggs’ Empire Biscuit line
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NewsGreggs sales wilt in July heatwave
Like-for-like sales were up just 1.5% in the 13 weeks to 27 September, compared with the 2.6% registered in the first half
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NewsGreggs launches 40th Outlet shop to tackle food waste
The shop will redistribute surplus food at a discount, with a share of profits given to local charities via The Greggs Foundation
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NewsGreggs to open pub with bakery-inspired menu in Newcastle
The site looks to offer a British pub experience with a menu featuring Greggs-inspired pub dishes
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NewsGreggs Foundation to support Meals & More with £28.5k grant
The grant will support clubs based in the north-east, north-west, south-west, Yorkshire and Scotland
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NewsGreggs expands Too Good To Go tie-up with hot food ‘Grab Bags’
The new ‘Greggs Grab Bags’ will include proucts such as Chicken Goujons, Cheese Bites and Potato Wedges
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NewsGreggs launches three-part lunch meal deal and autumn menu
For a limited time, customers can swap their meal deal side to a sausage roll or vegan sausage roll
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NewsGreggs delays hire of former WH Smith CFO over accounting scandal
Robert Moorhead asked to defer his appointment as Greggs non-exec until an independent review is completed