Heady rise for Wetherspoon Free 251224
Heady rise for Wetherspoon Heady rise for Wetherspoon The pub chain, JD Wetherspoon, says its sales grew by nearly a quarter in the three months to the end of April. Most of the increase came from new pubs being opened. With the effect of new openings stripped out, sales were up 5.7%. Finance director Jim […]
Wetherspoon aims for 1500 pubs Free 251224
Wetherspoon aims for 1500 pubs Wetherspoon aims for 1500 pubs UK pub group J.D. Wetherspoon has announced strong annual results, with profits up 38% as it opened another 100 pubs during the past year. Now operating 438 outlets, Wetherspoon plans to add another 100 pubs during the coming year. The company’s ambitions do not stop […]
Wetherspoon create jobs Free 251224
B&Q Wetherspoon create jobs B&Q Wetherspoon create jobs Do-It-Yourself retailer B&Q is to create 2,000 jobs and pubs group JD Wetherspoon 3,000 in the next year. Both announcements are part of previously announced expansion plans. B&Q, part of the Kingfisher group, plans to open 15 warehouse stores during 2000 to add to the 48 already […]
Wetherspoon promises more jobs cheap beer Free 251224
Wetherspoon promises more jobs cheap beer Wetherspoon promises more jobs cheap beer Pub chain JD Wetherspoon plans to open 90 to 95 pubs over the next year, creating thousands of new jobs. On the basis that the group employs some 25 people per pub, the new pubs may result in up to 2,500 new jobs, […]
Wetherspoon expands profits Free 251224
Wetherspoon expands profits Wetherspoon expands profits It was drinks all round at pubs group JD Wetherspoon after it announced half-year profits had risen 20% as expansion continues apace. The opening of 55 pubs during the six months to January saw pre-tax profits rise to £11.6m. Overall sales for the period increased by 36% to £121m […]