How Greggs conquered our high streets while Sayers slowly retreated in a tale of two bakeries

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Nov 04

Greggs slammed for controversial and 'dystopian' festive bake Christmas display: Popular bakery chain Greggs is under fire for a 'misleading' and 'disturbing' ...

metro.co.uk/2026/10/29/greggs-just-added-a-new-masterpiece-legendary-sausage-roll-line-up-29750105/

Oct 30

Greggs just added a new 'masterpiece' to its legendary sausage roll line-up: Greggs is adding a brand new spicy sausage roll to its nationwide menu from October ...

thesun.co.uk/money/40331053/bakeries-closed-greggs-rival-jobs-axed/

The Sun

Sep 10

Full list of 32 bakeries permanently CLOSED by Greggs rival with around 100 jobs axed

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Derbyshire Live

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Aug 19

Jobs lost as beloved UK bakery chain closes 19 branches: The popular chain has blamed increasing costs and the decline of the high street for the move

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Surrey Live Aug 04

Major high street chain to open 100 new stores by the end of 2026: The popular bakery chain has announced plans to open over 100 new locations across the UK by ...

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The Sun

Aug 04

Greggs reveals brand-new lunch meal deal from just £4.75: GREGGS has revealed a new lunch deal for less than a fiver. The bakery giant is ...

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metro.co.uk/2026/05/09/greggs-launches-bid-new-outlet-store-abandoned-uk-site-28299067/

May 10

Greggs launches bid for new outlet store at abandoned UK site: UK bakery giant Greggs have put in a bid to open a new outlet store in a long-abandoned Wincheap ...

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Kent Online Apr 29

Controversial Greggs store set to open ‘within next week’: A divisive Greggs branch is set to open on a historic Kent high street inside a conservation area.

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chroniclelive.co.uk

Apr 25

Greggs introducing major change to UK stores in high risk areas: The bakery chain is making changes in some locations to deter shoplifters after a rise in ...

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South Wales Argus

Apr 22

Greggs to open new store in Newport's Ringland Centre tomorrow: Greggs is set to open a brand new store in Ringland Centre, Newport, tomorrow (Thursday ...

thesun.co.uk/money/38411908/greggs-vending-machines-uk/

The Sun

Mar 05

Greggs vending machines are being rolled out across UK ‘very shortly’ – in first move of its kind...

Key FactsGreggs Launches Innovative Vending Machines Across UK

Mar 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk

Following success with small shops at transport hubs, Greggs is introducing vending machines shortly.

These machines will include both automated and manual options to deliver popular bakery items.

The exact locations for these vending units have not yet been decided as plans are early-stage.

Greggs views this move as a major growth opportunity in areas lacking full store presence.

significant growth opportunity in underrepresented catchments.
— Richard Hutton, CFO of Greggs, said this would present a significant growth opportunity in underrepresented catchments.

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chroniclelive.co.uk

Mar 04

Greggs reveals plans for new North East bakery despite slump in profits: Ryton could become home to a new Greggs bakery if proposals are approved

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Cambridgeshire Live

Feb 06

Greggs opens new store in Cambridgeshire village: The store has created 10 new jobs for the village.

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Jan 03

Feeling the bite: is Greggs on a roll or is its expansion overbaked?: UK pastry chain has plans for two new factories and 800 more branches, despite sales ...

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Dec 23 25

New Greggs drive-thru creates 16 local jobs in Eastbourne: A new Greggs store has created 16 new jobs in Eastbourne.

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Wakefield Express

Dec 20 25

Greggs opens brand-new Knottingley store creating 14 new jobs: Greggs opened its new shop in Knottingley on Friday (December 19), creating 14 new jobs for the ...

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Nov 22 25

The little-known bakery chain with 'unreal' food quietly taking over Greggs shops