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Greggs Growth Strategy

Developed a growth strategy for Greggs responding to health-conscious consumer trends, HFSS advertising restrictions and operational feasibility.

Retail Consumer Goods PESTLE Porter's Five Forces SAFe Implementation Planning

Problem

Greggs faces pressure from health-conscious consumers and UK HFSS advertising restrictions while needing to preserve its affordable, convenient brand positioning.

My role

Developed strategic analysis and recommendation as part of a UCL strategy project.

Approach

  • External analysis using PESTLE and Porter's Five Forces.
  • Competitive positioning through Strategic Group Analysis.
  • Internal assessment of supply chain, cost structure and operational capabilities.
  • Evaluated organic growth, M&A and alliance options using SAFe.

Recommendation

A phased healthier product line aligned with:

  • regulatory pressure
  • consumer trends
  • operational feasibility
  • Greggs' value-led brand

Output

  • Growth strategy.
  • Framework analysis.
  • Implementation plan.
  • Risk considerations.

Evidence

  • One-page case summary or selected slide screenshots — add here
  • Full deck — link at the bottom if needed