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Late‑July data reaffirmed The latest figures released on 29 July 2026 confirm the strong first‑half performance. Total sales for performance reported earlier. For the 26‑week period to 27 June hit June, total sales reached £1.1 billion, a up 7.2 % year‑on‑year rise, year‑on‑year, while pre‑tax profit climbed rose to £76 million, about 20 % higher. Like‑for‑like sales grew 2.1 % in company‑run shops and 1.3 % at franchised sites, supported helped by the heat‑wave‑driven menu push that added innovations such as iced matcha lattes, a new chicken roll and roll, an expanded high‑protein salad range. The chain opened range, and a bake‑at‑home frozen line sold through Tesco and Iceland. Greggs added 34 net new stores, taking stores in the first half, taking its UK estate to 2,773 locations, and locations. The company remains on track for a further to open another 100‑110 openings shops in 2026 toward a 3,500‑shop target. CEO Roisin Currie confirmed no further price increases this year, with cost 2026, targeting roughly 3,500 outlets overall. Cost inflation is expected around to stay near 2 % and an additional £10 million of operating costs from for the new Derby year, and Kettering distribution centres in the second half. Trials of ten self‑service “Greggs Express” formats continue will be trialled later in 2026. The outlook stays positive as the company expands chain continues expanding its frozen‑goods line in Tesco footprint and deepens its partnership with Iceland Foods. product range while managing costs.