Greggs Update as It Prepares to Open 120 New Stores in 2026

Greggs update as it prepares to open 120 new stores in 2026

The bakery chain said it is targeting significantly more than 3,000 UK shops over the longer term as sales grow

Greggs to open 120 new stores in 2026 despite profits falling 17.9%

High street bakery chain Greggs plans to open 120 new stores in 2026 despite reporting a 17.9% fall in profits, as sales grew 6.8% to £2.15 billion over the past year.

Greggs issues update on store openings as annual profits slump - The Mirror

Bakery giant Greggs warned the on-the-go eating market remained "tough" as it revealed a slowdown in sales and a fall in profit - but there was a £20million boost for staff

Greggs staff to share a £20.2m slice of success in annual profits windfall

The profit share comes as the business says it sees 'clear opportunity' to have more than 3,000 shops

Greggs planning to open 120 new bakeries across the UK this year

Greggs is targeting around 120 further openings this year as it highlighted ambitions to grow to “significantly more than 3,000 UK shops over longer term”.

Greggs expects ‘easing inflationary pressures’ to boost shoppers

The chain, which employs more than 33,000 people, stressed that it has been resilient in the face of a ‘challenging market’.