Greggs set to extend opening hours and delivery services - but prices could rise

Greggs has confirmed plans to extend opening hours and offer more delivery across its stores this year.

The food chain said 300 of its shops will now trade until at least 8pm and more stores will open later by the end of 2022.

But customers could face further price rises, after the bakery chain warned that its costs would rise by 9% this year.

This is four percentage points more than predicted at the start of this year.

It also comes after Greggs upped its prices by 5p to 10p.

What has Greggs said about the move?

The company said: “The evening daypart represents the largest segment of the food-to-go market by value, but is the area where Greggs currently has the lowest penetration.

“By extending trading hours, addressing menu options and offering delivery we believe that Greggs can increase its participation in the evening market, further leveraging our investment in facilities that are under-utilised after 4pm.”