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Greggs to close four factories, cut 740 jobs

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Greggs will close four manufacturing sites and cut about 740 jobs over the next two-and-a-half years.
The closures affect factories in Enfield, North Lakes (Penrith), Pettigrews and Seaham.
Enfield will remain a distribution hub after the manufacturing shutdowns.
The programme costs about £60 million, including £40 million capital spend and redundancy payments.
Greggs expects annual pre-tax savings of roughly £20 million in the 2028 and 2029 financial years.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, after a decade of rapid expansion that gave Warburtons a 45 % share of the Lancashire bread market, the chain announced closing three bakeries, cutting 1,200 jobs and saving 15 % of costs. Greggs also announced shutting four factories and cutting hundred jobs with a £40 million investment, a move reflecting recession pressure that prompted the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to review competition policy.

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Story summary

Greggs will close four manufacturing sites and cut about 740 jobs over the next two-and-a-half years.
The closures affect factories in Enfield, North Lakes (Penrith), Pettigrews and Seaham.
Enfield will remain a distribution hub after the manufacturing shutdowns.
The programme costs about £60 million, including £40 million capital spend and redundancy payments.
Greggs expects annual pre-tax savings of roughly £20 million in the 2028 and 2029 financial years.

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