Greggs Joins British Retail Consortium

UK bakery retailer Greggs has joined the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Ken McMeikan, Greggs chief executive said: “We’ve joined the BRC for its knowledge and experience and to be part of a strong voice that helps shape retailing in the UK.

“The BRC represent an increasing number of food retailing and high street catering businesses and as a member organisation we are looking forward to making a contribution to a successful BRC and retail industry.”

BRC director general Stephen Robertson said: “It’s great that in these tough times Greggs recognises the value BRC membership brings in terms of lobbying, technical expertise and retail intelligence for retailers of all types.

“During this uncertain economic and political period it’s important that the BRC continues to increase its strength, representing the broad church of UK retailing.”

Greggs serves six million customers each week and has more than 1,400 shops throughout the UK. They specialise in sandwiches, savouries and other fresh bakery food-on-the-go.