Greggs enjoys bumper Christmas period as it hails easing inflation
by Sarah Butler from Economics | The Guardian on (#6HQWM)
Reduced cost pressures and popular festive bakes and chocolate orange muffins boost bakery chain
Greggs has hailed easing inflationary pressures after the UK's biggest bakery chain rang up bumper Christmas sales amid less travel disruption and enthusiasm for seasonal specialities such as festive bakes and chocolate orange muffins.
The company said sales at established stores had risen 9.4% in the three months to 30 December as it attracted more customers with extended opening hours and by offering online ordering.
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