Roisin Currie leads Greggs, guiding expansion and product shifts as inflation pressures and health trends shape UK retail.
Greggs reports a 7.2% rise in first-half sales to £1.1bn and a 20% jump in pre-tax profit to £76m, driven by a broadened menu, including iced matcha lattes and higher-protein salads, plus new stores and a 'Bake at Home' range.
The Middle East conflict has pushed up fuel, fertiliser and packaging costs, feeding higher food prices globally. Retailers warn inflation is likely to continue if the war persists, while farmers face rising input costs and potential production cuts.