All Pret a Manger articles
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AnalysisPret boss gambles on back to the future plan to take on the supermarkets
After enduring a mixed few years post-Covid, today Pret plunged to a £553m loss after it booked a substantial write-down by its owner. Its boss has outlined plans to build the business back.
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NewsPret sees global double-digit sales growth
Food-to-go chain Pret a Manger has reported a double-digit sales growth across its global company-owned and franchise shops.
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GalleryPret’s new sit-down café format for customers ‘in a bit less of a rush’
Food to go giant Pret has launched a new shop format for customers “in a bit less of a rush”, offering a more spacious environment to enjoy made-to-order food and coffee
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NewsPret sales have hit £1bn for first time as international business thrives
Pret a Manger has reported sales of more than £1bn for the first time as appetite for the coffee chain outside of the UK ramps up.
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NewsM&S to trial grab-and-go coffee shops as it takes on rivals like Pret
Marks & Spencer is set to trial more grab-and-go food and drink options in its cafe as it looks to win lunchtime customers from rivals like Pret a Manger, The Telegraph has reported.
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NewsPret a Manger gives staff body cameras after retail crime spikes
Food-to-go specialist Pret a Manger is giving staff body cameras to counter an increase in shoplifting, as well as abuse and attacks on retail workers.
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AnalysisHow loyal will customers be to Pret a Manger without their free drinks and cheap food?
As Pret faces the backlash from axing its “too good to be true” subscription service, Retail Week looks at how far is too far when it comes to building customer loyalty and offering value for money
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NewsPret is ditching its coffee subscription in favour of a ‘new and simpler’ offer
Pret a Manger has revealed that it will be axing its coffee subscription for loyal customers and replacing it with a “new and simpler offer”.
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NewsPret a Manger subscription crackdown leaves customers up in arms over app
Food-to-go specialist Pret is facing a customer rebellion after its attempts to crack down on subscription sharing left shoppers facing difficulties getting their free coffees.
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NewsPret a Manger to replace remaining Veggie stores
Food-to-go specialist Pret a Manger is abandoning its standalone, vegetarian-only stores and said customers are buying veggie options across all of its branches.
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Opinion‘Retailers must operate as loyalty companies, not businesses with a loyalty scheme’
Loyalty must sit at the centre of a brand’s strategy and positioning – think Starbucks Rewards or Amazon Prime – believe Eagle Eye’s Sarah Jarvis and Tim Mason
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NewsPret a Manger to double loyalty discount
Pret a Manger is set to double its Club Pret discount from 10% to 20% from September 5 for loyal customers.
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NewsPret returns to profit driven by subscription service
Pret a Manger has reported its first profit increase since 2018 as strong demand for its subscription service helped the group bounce back.
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NewsPret expands subscription service to cover all food and iced drinks
Pret a Manger has unveiled changes to its successful coffee subscription service, expanding the scheme to cover freshly made food, snacks and other drinks.
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NewsPret a Manger to award staff third pay rise in a year
Pret a Manger will bump up staff pay next month, the coffee shop’s third pay hike within the last 12 months.
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NewsTesco and Pret a Manger end supermarket concessions partnership
UK grocery giant Tesco and Pret a Manger have ended their in-store concessions partnership trial after just over a year.
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NewsPret a Manger sales soar boosted by regional store growth
Pret a Manger has recorded soaring sales, beating its ambitions to double the business over the next five years.
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NewsPret a Manger strikes deal with Reliance to expand into India
Pret a Manger has joined forces with Reliance Industries to expand into India.
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Retail VoiceFood and drink disruptors: How five of the UK’s best are getting closer to customers
Sophisticated customer profiling is leading to deeper customer insights, higher engagement and more accurate trend forecasting for these food and drink leaders.
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AnalysisWho will be the retail winners and losers of 2022?
Which retailers will fly and flop in the year to come? We asked retail experts to share their tips for 2022.