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Greggs’ shares rise as sales continue upwards


By Dan McGrath

Shares in Greggs have increased by over 16% as the bakery chain saw its sales jump by 7.2% year-on-year to just over £1.1bn in the six months to 27 June.

The firm said this growth was supported by estate expansion and B2B partnership development, despite operating in a "challenging market"


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