All JD Wetherspoon articles – Page 42
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NewsLittle & Large prevent bigger losses for M&C20
The M&C20 was saved from a more significant decline thanks to the share price performance of two companies at either end of the scale – JD Wetherspoon and Essenden
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OpinionLittle and large
With the licensed trade currently undergoing change at an unprecedented rate, Glynn Davis looks at a polarisation within the market — as food-led pubs get bigger and bigger, while their wet-led cousins become champions of micro units
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NewsVAT Club names 24 September as Tax Equality Day
VAT Club Jacques Borel is to stage a Tax Equality Day on Wednesday 24 September
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OpinionSee through the fog
Excise duty for pubs increased last year despite the beer duty cut, points out JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, who challenges the industry to see through the “illusory economic benefits” of policies that are supposed to help pubs
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NewsM&C20 holds steady amid general market decline
The M&C20 escaped the worst ravages of a week that saw the FTSE All Share Index plummet by 3.2% to 1,027
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NewsJDW: Ireland, property, World Cup, M40, analysts
M&C Report takes a closer look at the H1 results to 26 January for JD Wetherspoon and reports from a press briefing with chief executive John Hutson and finance director Kirk Davis
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NewsJDW H1 lfls rise 5.2%
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 5.2% rise in like-for-like sales in the 26 weeks to 26 January, with profits before tax and exceptionals up 8.5% to £37.8m
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Appeal to the Amazon generation
When it comes to creating a brand that will go down a storm with 18 to 24-year-olds, you need to consider fun, value and convenience, says Luke Mitchell, head of insight at the Voxburner market research agency
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NewsJDW secures Essex pub
JD Wetherspoon has completed the acquisition of a pub in Maldon, Essex, for more than the £350,000 asking price
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Operators recognised for menu innovation
A number of major pub, restaurant and coffee shop operators have been recognised for their menu innovation
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NewsMore customers satisfied with JDW food
Customer satisfaction for food quality at JD Wetherspoon pubs is up by 6%, new research shows
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NewsCollyer: JDW share price 'high enough for now'
Leading analyst Geof Collyer has reiterated his Hold recommendation for JD Wetherspoon ahead of its H1 results next Friday, saying that it’s share price “seems high enough for now”, and suggested that the market is “getting maybe a little ahead of itself” in terms of expected upgrades
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NewsVAT Club plans second day of action on tax
The VAT Club is planning to repeat last year’s Tax Parity Day to highlight the inequality of VAT on food and drink in pubs and restaurants – under the revised name Tax Equality Day
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NewsReilley named Retailers’ Retailer 2014
Alex Reilley, who has overseen the impressive growth of Loungers, has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market
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Trade apathy over late-night levy a 'big concern'
Apathy among the trade towards late-night levies is a big concern and a significant factor in local authorities bringing in the tax, according to a leading licensing lawyer
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NewsJack: JDW PBT to grow 6%
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has forecast that JD Wetherspoon will report a 6% rise in pre-tax profit to £37m, with earnings up 9%, at its interim results next Friday (14 March)
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OpinionTime to beat the drum on jobs
There has been some fine work carried out on highlighting the career possibilities available across the sector over the last couple of years, but with the campaign to cut VAT seemingly being moved into the sidings by the Government for the time being, it is time to ramp up an issue it can’t afford to ignore, job creation. The sector just needs a figurehead to lead the way in highlighting the breadth of the careers now available
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OpinionHow democracy works
Tim Martin, chairman of JD Wetherspoon, provides an update on the latest from the VAT Club and how progress is being made with politicians on some of its key points
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NewsGrowth slows for M&C20
The M&C20 Index once again outperformed the FTSE All Share this week, although growth slowed to 0.5%, against +1.6% last week, following a sluggish performance by some major pub groups in particular
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Analyst corner
Pub and restaurant operators will be able to manage the expected 3% rise in the national minimum wage (NMW) “without risk to margins”, according to leading analyst Douglas Jack