All JD Wetherspoon articles – Page 15
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News
Comptoir confirms Carrick as CFO
Comptoir Group has confirmed the appointment Mark Carrick as its new chief financial officer with immediate effect while non-executive director Jonathan Kaye resigned.
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Analysis & InsightTwo out of three operators implement regional pricing
On average, two out of three operators surveyed in MCA’s latest Menu Tracker report vary their prices dependent on region, with JD Wetherspoon, All Bar One and O’Neill’s among the operators with the largest differentials.
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NewsLfls up 5.2% at JDW
JD Wetherspoon has this morning reported a 5.2% increase in like-for-like sales for the 10 weeks to 8 July 2018
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NewsTim Martin: 'We don't know what we're doing on pricing'.
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has shrugged off praise about his group’s “scientific” pricing strategy, insisting “we don’t know what we’re doing”.
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Analysis & InsightJDW opening can have halo effect on other venues
JD Wetherspoon openings do not necessarily damage trade for nearby pubs, bars and restaurants, a new report has discovered.
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NewsStraight outta Cornwall
For a number of years, Hubbox, the US street food-inspired concept, was one of the West Country’s best-kept secrets but securing new investment and a high-profile chairman over the past 18 months means the business will need to win over new fans. Mark Wingett talks to founder Richard Boon
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News
Analysts corner: Morgan Stanley on GDPR
Analysts at Morgan Stanley examine how key players in the hospitality sector adapted to the GDPR legislation and the likely impact on day-to-day business.
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NewsJDW to scrap champagne in run-up to Brexit
JD Wetherspoon is to offer more drinks from UK and non-EU producers and from next month.
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OpinionMartin: ‘It only takes one optimist to agree a daft rent’
JD Wetherspoon’s outspoken founder and chairman Tim Martin shares his thoughts on ‘the insane rent review market’, and why it’s not necessary clear who’s to blame
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News
JDW set for St Pancras International
JD Wetherspoon is to operate new pub The Barrel Vault, which will open at St Pancras International this autumn
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Analysis & InsightHarvester sees boost to visits following site refresh
Harvester has seen an overall boost to visits following a refresh at many of its remaining sites, according to data from MCA’s Pub Brand Monitor (Q1 2018).
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Analysis & InsightRaise a glass to the success of the pub
Despite widespread fears about consumer confidence in the eating and drinking out sector, many of the trading updates coming out of the pub sector are showing strong growth. Colliers’ James Shorthouse examines some of the factors driving the optimism in the sector.
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NewsAmber eyes Scotland
Amber Taverns managing director James Baer has told MCA that the group is planning tol make its debut in Scotland.
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Analysis & InsightModest price rises as operators watch consumer spending pressures
Modest price rises of 2% have been introduced on spring and summer menus as operators carefully manage increases in their own costs and pressures on consumer spending, MCA analysis reveals.
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NewsNewRiver in talks to acquire Hawthorn Leisure
NewRiver is believed to be in advanced talks to acquire Hawthorn Leisure in a deal thought to be valued at more than £100m
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Opinion
Method behind Usher’s mayhem
Gary Usher is the outspoken chef-patron whose fledgling bistro group punches above its weight. Despite insisting he’s simply winging it, is there actually a calculating business mind behind the bluster? Finn Scott-Delany finds out
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NewsCity Pub Group YTD sales up 23%
City Pub Group saw total sales for the first 18 weeks of the financial year grow 23%.
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OpinionBrandwatch: Greggs
The bakery food-to-go giant announced this week that it was adopting a “more cautious” outlook regarding performance for the rest of the year as troubles on the high street start to affect growth. Georgi Gyton takes a look at how the brand is setting itself up to even out any bumps in the road
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News“Jury still out” on JDW pizza offer
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has said the “jury is still out” on the group’s trial of a pizza offer, admitting he has his doubts as to whether it will be profitable.
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NewsJDW Q3 lfls up 3.5%
JD Wetherspoon grew like-for-like sales 3.5% in its third quarter to 29 April while total sales were up 2.8%.