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By Laura McGuire British bakery and fast food chain Greggs said it plans to open between 140 and 160 net new shops in 2024, as it toasts soaring sales in the fourth quarter. The no-frills chain told markets this morning total sales were 19.6 per cent to £1.8bn thanks to shoppers chomping down on its seasonal Festive Bake and Chocolate Orange Muffin. Sales across its 2,000 stores were up 13.7 per cent for the full year, which the firm credited to late night trading and a partnership with Uber Eats. It forms part of chief Roisin Currie’s strategic growth plan for the brand,– which sees more stor…

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