Full Breakdown
Greggs Launches First International Store at Tenerife South Airport
5/12/2026, 11:55:36 PM
Opening Details
Greggs will open its first overseas outlet in the international departures hall of Tenerife South Airport later this month. The shop will sell the chain’s classic sausage rolls, doughnuts and sandwiches, alongside a Spanish Omelette Roll and freshly squeezed orange juice prepared on-site. Seating for up to 92 customers is included.
Background and Context
Founded in Newcastle in 1939, Greggs now runs more than 2,500 UK locations and plans to add 120 new bakeries in 2026, targeting a network of over 3,000 shops long-term. Its only previous overseas venture was a Belgian store opened in 2008, making the Tenerife launch its first international expansion in over a decade.
Key Figures and Partnerships
Greggs chief executive Roisin Currie is leading the project. The outlet is being developed with Lagardère Travel Retail, a global operator of more than 5,000 stores across airports, railway stations and other venues in over 50 countries. Lagardère’s Spain and Portugal chief executive Javier Cagigal oversees the airport implementation.
Data and Statistics
Tenerife South Airport handles roughly 13 million passengers each year, about half of whom travel to or from the United Kingdom. The location therefore offers a concentrated base of Greggs’ core British customers. Lagardère’s extensive travel-retail network provides logistical support for the new shop.
Official Statements and Corporate Rationale
Greggs describes the airport as an “ideal location to test spreading our wings in an overseas setting,” emphasizing its aim to give British holidaymakers a familiar, affordable snack before departure. Lagardère frames the partnership as delivering a “familiar, comforting choice” for passengers seeking a quick bite or a place to relax before boarding.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Tenerife South Airport is a hub for millions of UK and international passengers each year, making it the ideal location to test spreading our wings in an overseas setting.” — Roisin Currie, CEO, Greggs
- “the perfect way to round off a trip without breaking the bank.” — Roisin Currie, CEO, Greggs
- “Javier Cagigal, chief executive of Lagardere Travel Retail Spain and Portugal, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Greggs to bring such a well-loved brand into Tenerife South Airport for the very first time.” — Javier Cagigal, CEO, Lagardère Travel Retail Spain and Portugal
- “He said the new store would provide passengers with a familiar and comforting option before their journey home, whether they wanted a quick snack, a final treat or a place to relax before boarding.” — Javier Cagigal, CEO, Lagardère Travel Retail Spain and Portugal
Future Outlook
The Tenerife shop serves as a pilot for further overseas growth, allowing Greggs to test product adaptation and pricing in a high-traffic travel hub. Positive performance could encourage other UK food retailers to pursue airport-based expansions, leveraging Lagardère’s global footprint. Initial sales figures are expected in Greggs’ upcoming quarterly report, and future international sites will be evaluated based on the Tenerife outcome.
