All Greggs articles – Page 14
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NewsGreggs partners with Deliveroo for Birmingham trial
Greggs has launched a trial delivery service with Deliveroo in Birmingham as it continues its exploration of the delivery market.
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NewsGreggs announces details of second drive-thru
Greggs is to open a second drive-thru site in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, following the successful trial of its first location in Greater Manchester.
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OpinionHow Pret turned values into value
The news that Bridgepoint has agreed to sell Pret A Manger to JAB Holdings marks a new chapter for a brand that has consistently been voted the most admired among sector leaders. James Wallin looks at the values underpinning the brand and what the deal may mean for Pret and its investors – both incoming and outgoing – as well as assessing what wider impact the company’s £1k staff bonus may have on hospitality’s reputation as an employer.
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Analysis & InsightSector sees half a billion visits lost due to decrease in frequency
The eating out sector has lost half a billion visits over the past year, due to a dip in frequency, the latest MCA data has shown.
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OpinionBrandwatch: Greggs
The bakery food-to-go giant announced this week that it was adopting a “more cautious” outlook regarding performance for the rest of the year as troubles on the high street start to affect growth. Georgi Gyton takes a look at how the brand is setting itself up to even out any bumps in the road
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NewsGreggs in talks with TfL on further tube sites
Greggs is in talks with Transport for London (TfL), about “other opportunities”, following its successful launch in Westminster tube station earlier this year.
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NewsMarket conditions impact Greggs
Greggs has this morning reported a 1.3% increase in like-for-like sales across its company-managed shop estate
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Analysis & InsightIs everyone in position?
The latest sector most powerful people list has unsurprisingly sparked debate on where people were positioned and who was included and left out. It has also put the spotlight on some of those roles that need filling across the sector, including at Drake & Morgan. At the same time, Wagamama has filled some roles of its own in its US operation, highlighting its determination to succeed Stateside, writes Mark Wingett.
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OpinionEvolution in the food chain
The next 12 months is going to be a key period for the Quilvest-backed, burrito and taco concept Tortilla. Mark Wingett sits down with founder Brandon Stephens and managing director Richard Morris to talk about the year ahead – just don’t mention black beans
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Opinion
Perhaps they are on to something
Unsolicited bids for the Azzurri Group, a tenanted pub sector rife with M&A speculation and an acquisitive BrewDog, sector consolidation is back on the agenda, and not just for those looking to pick up the fallout from the current round of Company Voluntary Arrangements
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Analysis & InsightBrand building in adversity
A number of high-profile restaurant brands are currently in the limelight for their economic woes. But how much of their difficulties can be traced back to the strength or otherwise of the brand, and what can be done to rescue it once it has been damaged? Ian Dunstall shares his thoughts
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JDW: Pizza, brand building and growth
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin spoke to the press following this morning H1 results announcement. He discussed his approach of sticking to the brand’s core values while innovating on a small scale, including the fledgling pizza offer. He also shared his thoughts on delivery, the casual dining market and plans for further expansion in the Republic of Ireland but why JDW won’t be going international.
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Analysis & Insight
Looking back to the future
How will the food and beverage sector change over five years’ time? It’s a question MCA’s Top of Mind survey has been putting to sector leaders for the past nine years. MCA’s Yemeng Hu looks at what the answers can tell us about the past, present and future.
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NewsGreggs to open first Tube outlet
Greggs is to open its “first ever Greggs shop in a London tube station”, in Westminster, next week, chief executive Roger Whiteside has revealed.
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Greggs lfls up 3.2% YTD
Greggs has this morning reported on an “encouraging” start to the year, with like-for-like sales (lfls) at its company-managed stores up 3.2% for the eight weeks to 24 February.
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NewsFood to go conference highlights huge opportunities for sector
MCA round-ups a bite-size selection of the best content from last week’s Food To Go Conference, held at the Ham Yard Hotel
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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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News
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.