All Greggs articles – Page 15
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Analysis & Insight
Where is the next saturation point?
With the number of food to go outlets in the UK set to reach almost 150,000 this year, is the segment approaching a saturation point? And if so, what can the channel learn from the oversupply issues faced by the pub sector and, more recently, casual dining? James Wallin discusses with leading operators, as well as with MCA’s contributing editor, Peter Martin
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Analysis & InsightThe Dom Walsh Awards 2019
Our regular columnist hands out his annual awards to brands and operators who have made the past 12 months newsworthy – for better or for worse
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Analysis & InsightCoffee shop market grew by 7.9% in 2018
The £10.1bn UK coffee shop market grew by 7.9% in turnover in 2018, representing 20 consecutive years of sales and outlet growth, according to Allegra.
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NewsGreggs managed lfls up 5.2% in Q4
Greggs saw like-for-like sales (lfls) grow 2.9% at its company-managed stores in the year to 29 December with total sales growing 7.2%.
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NewsMcDonald’s adds first veggie Happy Meal to menu
McDonald’s UK has added a vegetarian wrap to its Happy Meal menu for the first time.
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OpinionCool beans: The growth of speciality coffee
As Department of Coffee and Social Affairs and others make moves in the specialty coffee space, Finn Scott-Delany looks at the scope for growth and consolidation in the market.
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NewsGreggs expands reach in London transport hubs
Greggs has extended its coverage of London transport hubs with two new openings – in London Bridge and Cannon Street stations.
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NewsTough times provide scope for excellence
Jon Midmer of global executive search firm JMA gives his view on the past year in recruitment and what to expect in 2019. He discusses the trend for hospitality executives heading to the leisure sector and the leadership qualities that are likely to come to the fore in 2019.
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Analysis & InsightFood to go outperforms wider eating out market
Food to go is outperforming the total eating out market, with year on year growth in visit frequency of 2.4%, against a drop of 0.5% in the wider market, MCA analysis reveals.
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NewsGreggs Q3 lfls up 4.5%
Greggs has reported like-for-like sales up 4.5% for the eight weeks to 24 November with total sale up 9% for the period.
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Analysis & InsightPicking out the positives amid the challenges
Good news stories have often been hard to come by in the sector of late but according to MCA’s head of consumer insight, Gareth Nash, there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful when you look closely at the figures behind the recent performance of the eating-out sector
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Analysis & InsightGetting to grips with the urban grab-and-go space
In the latest of a series of articles on brand propositions within the key segments of the eating and drinking-out industry, Ian Dunstall looks at the key players in this largely lunch-led market sector.
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Opinion
Crafting success in the wet-led sector
Ei Group’s Craft Union model has grown to more than 250 sites in under four years, and now has its sights set on London, where it expects to have 40 pubs by the end of next year. James Wallin speaks to operations director Frazer Grimbleby about further expansion, managing the balance between EiG’s tenanted and managed estates and the potential for a food offer within the Craft Union model.
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NewsGreggs extends Deliveroo trial to London
Greggs has extended its partnership with Deliveroo to cover London.
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NewsMoto Hospitality appoints Ken McMeikan as CEO
Moto Hospitality has appointed Ken McMeikan as chief executive, replacing Tim Moss who is standing down after 12 years in the role.
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NewsGreggs looking to open later to capitalise on delivery market
Greggs is looking to grow the evening day part by opening later, which would enable it to capitalise on the delivery market, chief executive Roger Whiteside has said.
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NewsGreggs Q3 lfls up 3.2%
Greggs has reported like-for-like sales (lfls) up 3.2% in its managed shops in the 13 weeks to 29 September, with total sales growing 7.3%.
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Opinion
Translating digital dreams into operational reality
Much of the innovation at the top end of the sector in recent years has been focussed on or driven by technology, but large swathes of the industry still remain relatively untouched by this digital revolution. Simon Stenning assesses the areas in which technology can have a tangible impact for operators, including the rapid development of electric cars.
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NewsGreggs launches click-and-collect trial
Greggs has begun trialling its long-awaited click-and-collect service.
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Analysis & InsightFast food giants squeezed by contemporary brands
The dominance of the big three fast food brands is being gradually eroded, the latest data from MCA has shown.