Bakery chain says heatwave has reduced footfall, exacerbating investors’ concerns that company faces protracted slowdown
Shares in bakery chain rise to highest level since February after reporting improved sales growth
UK’s largest bakery chain is not curtailing its ambitious growth plans despite investor worries
Before last year, the bakery chain had enjoyed three years of double-digit like-for-like revenue growth
UK bakery chain says customers ‘continue to worry’ about cost of living
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UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earnings
Low-cost bakery chain has not yet commented on impact but retailers warn that measures will hurt
Wages up, margins down
Move follows baker’s revelation of slowing like-for-like sales growth
Bakery chain confident of its appeal to ‘savvy’ shoppers as it pushes ahead with expansion
The high street bakery chain is well ahead of McDonald’s for early morning sales, but faces a tough fight for evening trade
Food-to-go retailer says purchases made after 4pm growing faster than overall average as it continues expansion
Newcastle-based baker boasts more sites than any rival and more than 8% of the UK’s food-to-go market
UK food-to-go retailer targets more store openings as expanded evening trading and digital business boost sales
Food-to-go retailer reveals plans to boost store portfolio after almost 20% rise in full-year revenues
Most of the baked goods chain’s shops are company-owned, but franchising is giving it an opportunity to grow at low capital cost
UK food-to-go retailer’s chief warns over ‘significant’ inflation from labour costs despite food and energy inflation ‘softening’
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UK bakery chain warns of persistently high energy and wage bills
The UK bakery chain needs to keep innovating and broadening its appeal
Bakery chain expects to win more business as consumers feel squeeze from inflation
Bakery chain reports surge in sales and is planning to open more stores
UK bakery chain cites shift in working patterns caused by pandemic
Bakery chain warns profits will be held back by rising prices for energy and ingredients
