Greggs' Oxford city centre branch to close permanently

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 17:32 · Archive

The Greggs branch in Oxford's Cornmarket, one of Europe's largest, will close on 30 November.

Greggs will close its Cornmarket branch in Oxford on 30 November, according to staff. Signs on the door confirm the closure, directing customers to the nearest branch at 116/118 London Road, Headington. The branch is one of Europe's largest Greggs locations, with seating on both ground and upper floors.

A staff member told local outlets: 'We are closing on November 30 - that's it.' They said the decision was made by management, who 'could not reach an agreement with the landlord'. The staff member added: 'This is a very large unit, and there is space that isn't being used.' They suggested the company might look for a new unit elsewhere in the city centre.

The Cornmarket branch opened in March 2020, making it the first Greggs in Oxford's city centre. It has experienced previous closures: it shut unexpectedly for several days in 2022, and closed between August and November 2021 after a nearby sewer collapsed. A regular customer said the closure was 'a real shock', having appreciated the convenience of the location for shopping breaks.

How it is being reported

• Shock as city centre Greggs to close forever within weeksGreggs in Cornmarket in Oxford is to close permanently later this month, according to staffOxford Mail · 13 Nov, 17:05
• Shock as city centre Greggs to close forever within weeksGreggs in Cornmarket in Oxford is to close permanently later this month, according to staffOxfordshire Guardian · 13 Nov, 17:05

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