Food-to-go retailer Greggs has recorded a sales uplift, in what it says is “progress in a challenging market”.
Sales rose 6.1% in the 13 weeks to September 27, and 6.7% in the year to date.
Like-for-like sales during this period increased 2.2%, while company-managed shop like-for-like sales grew 1.5%.
Greggs said it saw “improved trading” in August and September, following a July that was affected by summer heat.
It has also launched an autumn menu supported by its new meal deal, ‘the Big Deal’, which consists of any sandwich or salad, a drink and a side from £5.
Other menu options such as sandwich and toasties have been upgraded to enhance its appeal across the day. Its frozen ‘Bake at Home’ range is also available in 930 Iceland and 820 Tesco stores across the UK and online.
In the year to date, Greggs has opened 57 net new shops to reach a total of 2,675 as of September 27. For the entire year, it expects around 120 net new openings.
The board’s expectation for the full year is unchanged.
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