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'Neighbourhood trembling with fear': Backlash against new Gail's bakery in Crystal Palace goes viral

Independent traders struggling to stay afloat say arrival of chain will threaten their survival

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

8 best supermarket sourdough loaves, taste-tested by a food editor

It’s no surprise that supermarkets have got in on the action and created their own sourdough loaves

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Gail's again: growing bakery to open new site in former Hackney Tap pub

The historic property was where Tesco founder Jack Cohen opened his first business account

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Gail's set to open its first airport branch at Gatwick this summer

Chain plans to open around 35 more branches in the coming year

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

OPINION - The Gail's algorithm is a true test of upper-middle class neighbourhoods — but not in the way they think

One of the questions I’ve asked myself of late is, which is the better factor in considering whether an area is finally upper-middle class (no, I don’t have better things to do) — by whether it’s got a Gail’s or a Waitrose (any size). Either sends out a signal to…

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

Gail’s algorithm ‘learns on its own’ to choose new bakery locations, boss reveals

Tom Molnar explains controversial chain created computer model to select next cafés

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Voices: Gail’s has done far worse than tamper with a grade II-listed building – trust me

COMMENT: There are so many better, more interesting places to buy your morning cup of coffee. It just might be a little harder to find them, writes Olivia Petter

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025

High street firms face ‘terrible choices’ after Budget tax rises

It came amid reports that Tesco is the latest high street giant to face a huge increase in its national insurance bill.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Gail's to open a bakery in Primrose Hill next year — and residents aren't happy

The new bakery will be just a 10-minute walk from two other Gail’s sites

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Best mince pies of 2024 taste tested, from Waitrose, Asda and more

No minced words here, only pies

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024