Wetherspoon pub group cautious on prospects Wetherspoon pub group cautious on prospects Pub group JD Wetherspoon has reported a decline in recent underlying sales and says it is cautious about the outlook for the next financial year. The company said like-for-like sales had dipped 0.8% in the 13 weeks to
Wetherspoon to create 10000 jobs in 250 new pubs Wetherspoon to create 10000 jobs in 250 new pubs Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has announced it will open 250 pubs over the next five years, creating 10,000 jobs in the process. The new pubs represent a slight increase in the group’s
Wetherspoon toasts record sales Wetherspoon toasts record sales Pub operator JD Wetherspoon said it has weathered the recession as it reported record sales levels. Takings grew 1.2% in the year to 26 July, as it kept pubs busy by offering breakfast and other meals, as well as coffee and drinks
Sales up at pub firm Wetherspoon Sales up at pub firm Wetherspoon Pub operator JD Wetherspoon says it has had a “successful” half year after reporting a rise in sales. Like-for-like sales – which strip out the impact of new pubs – were up 1.9% in the six months to
Sales boost for Wetherspoon Sales boost for Wetherspoon Pub operator JD Wetherspoon says it has had a “successful” half year after reporting a rise in sales.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3syHHGzkF_s Like-for-like sales were up 1.9% in the six months to 25 January. Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said the sale of food and coffee had
Promotion helps Wetherspoon sales Promotion helps Wetherspoon sales Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has reported a rise in sales after reducing the cost of a pint of beer to 99p. The company said its sales in the last two weeks of trading were up 6.4% compared to a 2.6% rise in
Smoking ban hits JD Wetherspoon Smoking ban hits JD Wetherspoon The smoking ban and slow consumer spending have sent pub group JD Wetherspoon’s adjusted pre-tax profits down 11% in the year to July. Pre-tax profits for the year ended 27 July 2008 were £55m, despite sales up 2.1% to £907.5m,
Meal deals help Wetherspoon sales Meal deals help Wetherspoon sales Pub chain JD Wetherspoon says food and drink deals helped lure customers through its doors, despite the smoking ban introduced in England a year ago. The group, which owns 700 pubs in the UK, saw like-for-like sales rise 0.4% over
Real ale ‘recovery’ for pub chain Real ale ‘recovery’ for pub chain Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has said a recovery in real ale sales has helped offset higher costs and weak demand. It sold two and a half million pints of real ale at a beer festival in April. Food,
Smoking ban hits JD Wetherspoon Smoking ban hits JD Wetherspoon Pub group JD Wetherspoon saw pre-tax profit drop 13% to £28.5m in the six months to the end of January, following the introduction of a ban on smoking. Food sales continued to grow as bar sales declined, said the pub
Wetherspoon reports fall in sales Wetherspoon reports fall in sales Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has said it remains “cautious” about 2008 trading after it saw a fall in sales over the Christmas and New Year period. Like-for-like sales at the company, which exclude new pub openings, fell 3.2% in the
Smoking ban hits JD Wetherspoon Smoking ban hits JD Wetherspoon Pubs group JD Wetherspoon has warned again that the smoking ban in England is hitting sales of drinks. The company said like-for-like sales, which exclude new pub openings, fell 1% in the 13 weeks to 28 October, due to a
Wetherspoon warns on smoking ban Wetherspoon warns on smoking ban Pubs group JD Wetherspoon has unveiled a jump in profits, but warned the recent smoking ban in England could crimp profits in the current year. Like-for-like sales were just 1.1% higher in August, against a 5.3% rise in July, a
Smoke ban costs hit Wetherspoon’s Smoke ban costs hit Wetherspoon’s Pub group JD Wetherspoon has warned its annual profits may miss forecasts because of the costs of preparing its pubs for the smoking ban in England. Earlier bans in Wales and Scotland had a similar effect, the group said. Wetherspoon’s
Polish beers boosting Wetherspoon Polish beers boosting Wetherspoon JD Wetherspoon has said Polish lagers are serving up the fastest sales growth seen by bottled beers in its UK pubs. Sales of the drinks – including Tyskie and Zywiec – helped the firm raise pre-tax profits by 20% to £32.9m in
Non-smoking boost for Wetherspoon Non-smoking boost for Wetherspoon Pubs group JD Wetherspoon says non-smokers are returning to its bars after it introduced a ban in 61 of its premises outside of Scotland. The firm reported a 5.5% increase in like-for-like sales – which ignore sales at new outlets – in
Wetherspoon plans pub expansion Wetherspoon plans pub expansion Leisure group JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to open 30 new pubs in 2007, creating 1,200 jobs. The expansion plans come as the pub group prepares for the introduction of a smoking ban in England and Wales. Wetherspoon said it hoped the
Smoke-free pubs boost Wetherspoon Smoke-free pubs boost Wetherspoon JD Wetherspoon says its move to make its pubs smoke-free ahead of a ban on smoking in enclosed spaces in England next year has benefited its business. Its English and Welsh pubs which banned smoking last year have reported 2% higher sales
Wetherspoon enjoys caffeine hit Wetherspoon enjoys caffeine hit Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has said it is now selling as much coffee as Caffe Nero as it pushes non-alcoholic drink sales in its outlets. The firm said it had now cornered 6% of the UK’s “chain” coffee market, which features the
Wetherspoon profits in 31% drop Wetherspoon profits in 31% drop UK pubs group JD Wetherspoon saw its first-half profits fall by 31%, blaming the fall on rising overheads, such as energy and wage bills. Pre-tax profits fell in the six months to 23 January to £14.3m ($27.3m) from £20.7m in
JD Wetherspoon delays smoking ban JD Wetherspoon delays smoking ban Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has decided to delay its plans to bring in a complete smoking ban at its pubs in England. The company, which planned to introduce the measure in May 2006, now will wait until the government’s smoking
Wetherspoon squeezed by offer ban Wetherspoon squeezed by offer ban Profits have fallen at UK pub group JD Wetherspoon, as sales were hit by smoking bans and fewer drinks offers. The group said pre-tax profits after one-offs had fallen 16% to £38.7m for the year to 24 July. Unfavourable media
Non-smoking pubs hit Wetherspoon Non-smoking pubs hit Wetherspoon Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has said profits at its non-smoking pubs have come under pressure as the outlets sell less beer but more food. However, the firm said it remained “convinced” that smoke-free pubs were “the way forward”. It currently has 17
Wetherspoon pubs ban smoking Wetherspoon pubs ban smoking JD Wetherspoon is to ban smoking in all its 650 pubs by May 2006 amid fears smoky pubs are deterring customers. The firm, which has already pioneered non-smoking areas in its bars and lounges, said that 60 of its pubs will become
Wetherspoon sales growth slows Wetherspoon sales growth slows UK pubs group JD Wetherspoon has reported a dip in annual profits and warned that flat sales during August are likely to hit results this year. Pre-tax profits for the year to 25 July fell to £46.3m ($82.9m) down from £52.5m last
Euro 2004 hits Wetherspoon sales Euro 2004 hits Wetherspoon sales UK pubs group JD Wetherspoon has issued a profit warning after it was hit by poor sales during Euro 2004. The firm said like-for-like sales for the 11 weeks to 11 July were flat, blaming tough competition from supermarkets and
Euro 2004 hits Wetherspoon sales Euro 2004 hits Wetherspoon sales No-frills pubs operator JD Wetherspoon is considering allowing TVs in its bars in a bid to lure football-loving drinkers away from rival ale houses. The group has traditionally shunned TV and music but a successful trial of TV use in
Pubs group toasts festive boost Pubs group toasts festive boost Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Thirsty drinkers have boosted sales over the Christmas and New Year period at pubs group JD Wetherspoon. The company said like-for-like sales
Wetherspoon warns on red tape Wetherspoon warns on red tape Pubs group JD Wetherspoon warned increasing red tape and taxes are hitting the pub industry as it announced a rise in priofits. Pre-tax profits for the year to July rose 5% to £56.1m ($89.76m). The group added current trade in
An Asian female in an outdoor bar Wetherspoon cuts back pub openings The founder of pubs group JD Wetherspoon has said the firm is “reining back” on new pub openings because of excessive red tape and taxes. Tim Martin, the firm’s chairman, also warned that the pub industry as a
Portrait of vintage barman workin in bar. Pouring and preparing cocktails Wetherspoon slumps on profit warning Shares in pub group JD Wetherspoon have slumped by more than a quarter, after the group warned that profits for the year could fall as much as 10% below original expectations. The pub chain,
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
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
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
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
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
