Greggs Reports Profit Increase Driven by Heatwave Sales of Iced Drinks and Salads

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Greggs sales jump as iced matcha lattes and chicken rolls become heatwave hits

Rise to £1.1bn in first six months of year for bakery chain largely down to opening of new stores Iced 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 period a year earlier. Continue reading...

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