Greggs

Impact: Greggs is launching its first-ever pub, The Golden Flake Tavern, in collaboration with Fenwick, expanding its brand into the pub experience.

Impact: Greggs reported a 17.9% slump in pre-tax profits for the year to December 27, 2025, to £167.4 million, despite a 6.8% increase in total sales to £2.15 billion. The company plans to open 120 new stores in 2026, aiming for over 3,000 UK shops long-term.

Impact: Greggs is another UK high street retailer whose leadership expressed concerns about Government policies making it harder to employ young people, potentially impacting their staffing and growth.

Impact: Greggs is a participating retailer, and its stores were targets of a prolific offender, but the platform helps deter and prosecute such crimes.

Impact: Greggs is mentioned as a popular retailer of sausage rolls in the UK, and while not directly involved in the research, could potentially benefit from the development of healthier pastry options.

Impact: Greggs' CEO signed a letter alongside Ryan McDonnell of Lidl to the prime minister regarding youth unemployment, indicating a shared industry concern.