All JD Wetherspoon articles – Page 11
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OpinionMind the gap
Mental health support for employees has gone from being a rarity to an integral part of a company’s people culture in just a few short years. Jo Bruce looks at the different ways in which operators are focussing on the wellbeing of their employees. Including contributions from Wagamama, New World Trading Company, BrewDog and M Restaurants, among others
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Analysis & InsightSRA says sector must ‘turbo-charge’ efforts on sustainability
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has said the UK foodservice sector must “turbo-charge its efforts” on sustainability, in order to tackle climate change and environmental damage, in a new report published today.
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NewsReilley: IPO is ‘logical next step’
Loungers chairman Alex Reilley has described an IPO as a “really logical next step” for the c145-strong café-bar operator.
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NewsTim Martin hits back at Owen Jones’ claims
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has hit back at accusations levelled at him in chaotic interview with Guardian journalist Owen Jones last month.
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NewsJDW named one UK's top employers
JD Wetherspoon has been named as one of Britain’s Top Employers for 2019.
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OpinionNanny state pressures set to come to a head in 2019
A string of proposals, consultations and leaked reports on possible Government interference in the way food and drink is sold should be seen as a “wake-up call to the sector”, experts have said.
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NewsJDW plans to roll out pizza offering across estate
JD Wetherspoon is planning to expand its pizza offering out across its entire estate, MCA has learnt.
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NewsRROTY 2019 finalists announced
The finalists for the Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards have been announced, including multiple nominations for Stonegate, The Restaurant Group and New World Trading Company (NWTC), among others.
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NewsJDW Q2 lfls up 7.2%
JD Wetherspoon has reported that like-for-like sales in the 12 weeks to 20 January increased by 7.2%, with total sales up 8.3%.
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Analysis & InsightThe Dom Walsh Awards 2019
Our regular columnist hands out his annual awards to brands and operators who have made the past 12 months newsworthy – for better or for worse
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Analysis & InsightSpotlight on the value led branded pub market
Brand expert Ian Dunstall casts his eye over a segment over the market that is often overlooked in analysis despite being a financial power house – the value pub market. He rates the leading brands and looks at how many have reinvented themselves to better align with the modern consumer.
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NewsTough times provide scope for excellence
Jon Midmer of global executive search firm JMA gives his view on the past year in recruitment and what to expect in 2019. He discusses the trend for hospitality executives heading to the leisure sector and the leadership qualities that are likely to come to the fore in 2019.
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Analysis & InsightNever want to get cosy
There is an addiction to providing genuine hospitality that runs right through the continuing success of café/bar concept Loungers, that makes sure it continues to generate standout year-on-year performance. A laser-like focus on providing value-for-money, authentic community engagement and a “home-from-home” proposition, have become key calling cards for the Nick Collins-led business, but with talk of a possible IPO resurfacing, what will the City make of this regional success story, asks Mark Wingett.
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Opinion
Crafting success in the wet-led sector
Ei Group’s Craft Union model has grown to more than 250 sites in under four years, and now has its sights set on London, where it expects to have 40 pubs by the end of next year. James Wallin speaks to operations director Frazer Grimbleby about further expansion, managing the balance between EiG’s tenanted and managed estates and the potential for a food offer within the Craft Union model.
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Analysis & InsightAll Bar One increases share of pub visits but JDW remains top
JD Wetherspoon continues to be the dominant pub brand in terms of share of visits but Farmhouse Inns tops the rankings for average customer scores, data from MCA has shown.
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NewsAnalysts corner: Berenberg on JDW
Following JD Wetherspoon’s Q1 trading update yesterday, Berenberg analyst Owen Shirley shares his thoughts on why the company is playing the long game when it comes to pricing.
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NewsJDW Q1 lfls up 5.5%
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 5.5% rise in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks to 28 October.
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NewsAnalysts corner: Barclays on Wagamama sale
Following the news that The Restaurant Group (TRG) has set the wheels in motion to acquire Wagamama, Barclays lends its thoughts on the subject, and warns the brand not to go changing.
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Analysis & InsightSector headcount could shrink 10% by 2022 unless Government acts
New research has highlighted the potential for the sector’s economic contribution to fall 5% and for its workforce to decline 10% by 2022, due to increasing external pressures.
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NewsJDW defends treatment of workers
JD Wetherspoon has issued a spirited defence of its treatment of workers ahead of today’s strike at two of its pubs.