Greggs sales jump as iced matcha lattes and chicken rolls become heatwave hits
Greggs reported a 7.2% increase in six‑month sales, reaching £1.1 billion, driven by new product launches and a wave of store openings. The bakery chain added 34 locations, bringing its UK outlet count to 2,773, and saw pre‑tax profit rise by almost 20% to £76 million. Management highlighted continued focus on high‑quality sites and menu innovation to sustain growth despite economic pressures.
- ▪Total sales for the first half of 2026 rose to £1.1 billion, a 7.2% increase over the same period last year.
- ▪Greggs opened 34 new stores, taking its total UK outlets to 2,773 by the end of June.
- ▪Pre‑tax profit climbed to £76 million, up roughly 20% from a year earlier.
- ▪New items such as iced matcha lattes, a chicken roll, and expanded salad options were credited with boosting sales during summer heatwaves.
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Greggs had 2,773 outlets in the UK by the end of June. Photograph: Greggs/PAView image in fullscreenGreggs had 2,773 outlets in the UK by the end of June. Photograph: Greggs/PAGreggsGreggs sales jump as iced matcha lattes and chicken rolls become heatwave hitsRise to £1.1bn in first six months of year for bakery chain largely down to opening of new storesJoanna PartridgeWed 29 Jul 2026 06.10 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Jul 2026 06.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIced matcha lattes and a bigger range of salads and chicken rolls helped Greggs to boost its sales during the string of summer heatwaves, as the bakery chain continues to expand across the UK.Total sales at Britain’s biggest fast food business rose to £1.1bn for the first six months of the year, 7.2% higher than the same…
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