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Greggs opens Bitesize shop in London

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Source: https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/06/22/greggs-opens-bitesize-shop-in-london/ Food-to-go retailer Greggs has opened its fourth ‘Bitesize Greggs’ shop, which is located in London Bridge Station. The smaller shop format aims to offer the retailer’s range of products to shoppers in high-footfall areas with limited space. The opening marks Greggs’ third location at the London Bridge Station, which shows the continuing demand from shoppers at one of the UK’s busiest transport hubs. The new Greggs store is open seven days a week and has brought in 16 new jobs for the local area. Tony Rowson, property director at Greggs , said: “We’re delighted to announce the opening of our fourth ‘Bitesize Greggs’ shop at London Bridge Station, one of the UK’s busiest transport hubs. “This opening marks our third Greggs shop at the station, demonstrating the continued demand for Greggs from commuters and travellers on the go. Our Bitesize format allows us to reach more customers from compact...
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Three shifts reshaping FMCG in the UK

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 Source: https://www.stickybeak.co/news/three-shifts-reshaping-fmcg-in-the-uk The UK FMCG landscape is shifting faster than most brand planning cycles can keep up with. Here are three things on our radar that we think every marketer in the space should be across. 1. TikTok Shop is a checkout, not an awareness channel For a long time, the conversation around TikTok was about reach. Brand awareness. Getting your product in front of a younger audience. That conversation is over. 93% of UK TikTok users engage with TikTok Shop. 88% say they've discovered a new brand there. It was the fastest-growing online sales platform in the UK in 2025 - Black Friday up 50% year on year, 27 items sold per second. M&S, Clarks, Samsung, Sainsbury's, Lidl and Walkers are already on it. This isn't a channel you monitor from the sidelines anymore. It's a shelf. And like any shelf, your product either earns its place or it doesn't. The difference is that on TikTok, you have about three ...
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Warburtons enters frozen market with toasties

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Source:  Warburtons enters frozen market with toasties | Product News | British Baker Source: Food Brands Now Warburtons has entered the frozen market for the first time with the launch of two toasties created as part of an exclusive partnership with Food Brands Now. This collaboration marks the first time Warburtons has extended its brand into licensed products, representing a significant milestone for both businesses. The toasties, which are made using Warburtons Thick Toastie Loaf, are: Warburtons Cheese Toastie – a classic cheese filling encased in Warburtons signature bread with a cheesy top. It can be microwaved in three minutes and 30 seconds Warburtons Club Toastie – a layered chicken and bacon sandwich with a cheesy top. This can be heated up in five minutes in the microwave. They are available now across the Iceland and Food Warehouse estate. Both products will launch with an RRP of £3.50, supported by a strong promotional mechanic of 3 for £10.00, offering ‘excellent val...
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Roadchef partners with Pret A Manger Roadchef

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Source: https://forecourttrader.co.uk/news/roadchef-partners-with-pret-a-manger/716719.article#toggle The deal means Pret outlets now feature at five Roadchef locations Motorway services firm Roadchef has announced a partnership with Pret A Manger that will see new Prets installed at a trio of Roadchef sites. Pret says the deal forms part of its “medium-term strategy to drive sustainable growth by expanding into travel hub locations”, with the new offerings being added to Roadchef’s Rownhams Westbound Services on the M27; Stafford Southbound Services on the M6, and Chester Services on the M56. The sites will open on March 20, 23 and 25 respectively, and will lead to the creation of around 30 new jobs. This latest announcement follows the opening in November last year of two Pret A Manger outlets at Roadchef’s Strensham South and Northbound services.  Dan Sutton, brands director for Roadchef says the deal “marks another important milestone for our business”, while Sam Otterburn...
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Pret A Manger shares strong start to 2026

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Source: https://www.gcrmag.com/pret-a-manger-shares-strong-start-to-2026/ Image: Pret A Manger Convenience chain Pret A Manger has reported a strong start to 2026, with system sales growth of 7 per cent – 8 per cent in the United Kingdom (UK) – for the first four months, supported by rising customer counts and continued estate expansion. The company says in a statement the sales growth follows full year system sales of £1.2 billion for 2025, up 2.7 per cent on a constant currency basis, and adjusted for a reduced week – with an operating profit of £37 million. Despite a “challenging” macroeconomic environment, the business attributes this growth to a focus on freshly prepared food and barista-made drinks, strategic investments in team training, and initiatives designed to ensure faster service and elevate the customer experience in its shops. Pret says it has also focused on initiatives to improve customer experience, including greater investment in shop teams, equipment, and main...
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Pret a Manger opens first drive thru in Warrington

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Source: https://www.restaurantonline.co.uk/Article/2026/05/05/pret-a-manger-opens-first-drive-thru-in-warrington/ Pret currently operates 220 shops in leading airports, stations and motorway service areas across the UK, 35 of which are operated by Motor Fuel Group. (©Pret a Manger) Pret A Manger has opened its first drive-thru shop in Warrington, marking a new trial format for the brand as Pret continues to expand its presence in transport and travel locations across the UK. Opening in partnership with Motor Fuel Group, the site is located just off the M6 at junction 21 and employs 15 people. The drive-thru has one lane for vehicles, with a digital menu board showcasing Pret’s menu of freshly made food, barista-prepared drinks and selection of cold drinks, snacks and baked goods. The shop also offers seating for up to 48 people inside, alongside EV charging points. “Travel hubs and roadside locations present a huge growth opportunity for Pret, making the launch of our first drive-t...
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Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits

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Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dl3z9878no  By Jemma Crew, Business reporter Published 27 April 2026 Image source, Andrew Parsons/ Parsons Media From cutting back on bread to working from home on Fridays, the boss of sandwich chain Pret A Manger has learnt quite a lot about our habits. We are apparently increasingly on the hunt for green leaves, slowly venturing into the office more, and occasionally treating ourselves to larger, more expensive protein and fibre-packed options as we prioritise health, human connection and flexibility. Cutting across our changing lunch and commuting habits is an overriding desire for good value, Pano Christou tells the BBC's Big Boss Interview podcast . Yet Pret has struggled to shake off a reputation as being expensive in comparison to other High Street chains. It also faces a list of challenges, including inflation, measures from the Autumn Budget, and changing commuter habits post-Covid. One of the ways Pret has tried to be com...
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