Greggs Factory Closures Jobs Cut

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1. 30 Sep

   Greggs said it has opened 95 new shops and closed 38 in the year to date, taking its overall estate to 2,796 shops.

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• 30 Sep ‘Sad day’ for Scottish workers as Greggs plans to shut factoryGreggs, a high street bakery chain, plans to shut down its Pettigrews factory in Kelso over the next two-and-a-half years, resulting in about 740 job losses as part of an overhaul costing £60 million. The announcement came as a shock to local community leaders and will affect around 100 employees at the Kelso site, which has been operational since 1968. Local officials are seeking support from Scottish ministers and…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep ‘Sad day’ for Scottish workers as Greggs plans to shut factory
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• 30 Sep Factory closure plan will ‘future proof’ Greggs, says boss as 740 jobs cutGreggs, a high street bakery chain, plans to cut around 740 jobs by closing four factories over the next two-and-a-half years. This move aims to consolidate manufacturing operations and improve efficiency, though it will cost the firm £60 million in disruption costs and redundancy payments while saving an estimated £20 million annually starting from 2028. CEO Roisin Currie claims these changes will "future-proof"…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Greggs to axe around 740 jobs and shut four factoriesGreggs, a high street bakery chain, plans to shut down four factories and cut around 740 jobs over the next two-and-a-half years as part of an overhaul to improve manufacturing efficiency. The closures will affect sites in Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews, Kelso, and Seaham. While retail shops won't be impacted, Greggs expects savings of £20 million by 2029 despite the estimated cost of £60 million for restructuring.Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobsHigh street bakery Greggs is planning to shut four of its factories in Cumbria, Scotland, County Durham, and Greater London, leading to 740 job cuts over the next two-and-a-half years. The company also intends to modify operations at its Treforest site in Wales and reduce production at Clydesmill Glasgow and Manchester locations while stopping tinned bread production at Gosforth. Greggs CEO Roisin Currie stated that…BBC
• 30 Sep Greggs to axe around 740 jobs and shut four factoriesGreggs, a high street bakery chain, plans to close four factories in Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews, and Seaham, resulting in the loss of approximately 740 jobs over the next two-and-a-half years. The company aims to relocate parts of its manufacturing process and consolidate operations to save around £20 million by 2029, with a total cost of about £60 million including redundancy payments. Greggs will consult…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Greggs to axe around 740 jobs and shut four factoriesGreggs plans to close four factories in Enfield (Greater London), North Lakes (Cumbria), Pettigrews (Kelso, Scotland), and Seaham (County Durham) over the next two-and-a-half years, resulting in around 740 job losses. This move is part of a larger overhaul aimed at consolidating manufacturing operations and sourcing some products from specialist suppliers, which will cost the company approximately £60 million but…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Greggs to axe around 740 jobs and shut four factoriesGreggs announced plans to close four factories, resulting in approximately 740 job losses, as part of an operational overhaul aimed at relocating parts of its manufacturing process over the next two-and-a-half years. The company expects these changes to cost around £60 million but will save about £20 million by 2029. Despite these restructuring measures, Greggs reported a 7.7% increase in sales for the quarter…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Greggs is to close four manufacturing sites costing 740 jobs, the bakery chain announcesGreggs, a high street bakery chain, has announced plans to close four manufacturing sites in Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews, and Seaham over the next two-and-a-half years, resulting in the loss of 740 jobs. While distribution operations at the Enfield site will remain unchanged, some manufacturing and packing activities will be relocated between remaining sites. This news is part of ongoing adjustments within the…Daily Mail

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