GREGGS PLC

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Greggs PLC (LSE:GRG) shares were heated up 6% to a two-year high above 3,100p after the baker reported interim results slightly ahead of City estimates, including a 19% dividend hike.  The maker of sausage rolls, stake bakes and now also pizza served up numbers showed like-for-like sales rose 7.4%, which matched the rate reported in the first 19 weeks of the year, and contributed to total sales swelling 13.8% to £960.6 million. » Mehr auf proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Greggs PLC (LSE:GRG) has unveiled plans for a massive new national distribution in Northamptonshire on a site owned by Tritax Big Box REIT PLC (LSE:BBOX). To be built at Symmetry Park in Kettering, the new warehouse will cover around 311.000 sq ft on a 25-acre plot and fully enable the bakery chain's planned expansion needs. » Mehr auf proactiveinvestors.co.uk