Greggs sales lag in cities amid shift to working from home

Bakery chain reports 27% rise in sales, led by strong growth for chicken goujons and potato wedges

Greggs has revealed its sales in large cities and locations near offices are lagging behind those elsewhere in the country amid the shift to working from home.

The bakery chain reported a 27.4% rise in sales at established outlets in the 19 weeks to 14 May, led by strong growth for chicken goujons and potato wedges, as sales surged back after the loosening of Covid-19 restrictions.