All JD Wetherspoon articles – Page 43
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NewsM&C20 underperforms against FTSE
The M&C20 Index climbed 0.9% this week, driven by growth from one of its smaller companies but underperformed the FTSE All Share Index, which was up by 1.5%, for the second week in a row
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NewsM&B: Irish market an attractive one
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has admitted to M&C Report that it thinks the pub market in Ireland is an attractive one, but that it was no closer on making a decision to launch in the country
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UK pub groups to become key players in Ireland
UK pub chains are likely to become a key player in the Irish retail property market as they continue to expand into Ireland, according to Savills
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JDW breakfast named most nutritious
JD Wetherspoons’ breakfast has been named the most nutritious of those served across UK hospitality
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 25-26 January
Company results and news How TGI Friday’s boss cut out the obstructive staff Under Karen Forrester, the TGI Friday’s restaurant chain has undergone a big recovery – and it all began with a fire that gutted one of its flagship sites. While most bosses would consider this an unmitigated disaster, ...
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NewsM&C20 in reverse as ‘big boys’ falter
The M&C20 Index suffered a 2% reverse this week after strong recent gains with seven of the biggest eight companies’ shares in decline
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OpinionWhen Martin met Griffiths
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin and Andrew Griffiths MP, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, met recently to discuss their differing opinions of the VAT campaign over a pint or two. Martin discusses how they got on and looks at what’s next for the campaign
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The Chinese Buffet rollout continues
The Chinese Buffet, the Lancashire-based restaurant operator, has secured its eighth site in the North West in the Centenary Square development in Bradford
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NewsJDW eyes roadside opportunities
JD Wetherspoon will look to open more out-of-town, roadside pubs, although not necessarily at motorways, chairman Tim Martin has told M&C Report
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News'Rising tide' lifts pub companies
A leading analyst has said there’s been a “rising tide” in the pub sector, helped by good trading over summer and Christmas and an “improving consumer outlook” that “fuels optimism in the licensed trade”. -
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Collyer cuts JDW profits and earnings forecast
Leading analyst Geof Collyer has downgraded his profit and earnings expectations for JD Wetherspoon following its Q2 update yesterday, which he described as “the usual curate’s egg”, with improving like-for-likes but warnings of lower margins
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Jack raises JDW lfl prediction, cuts PBT estimate
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has increased his like-for-like sales growth prediction for JD Wetherspoon but cut his 2014 pre-tax profit forecast after the managed operator said it expects operating margin for the half year to have fallen from 8.3% to 8.1%L
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NewsJDW Q2 lfls rise 6.7%
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 6.7% rise in like-for-like sales in the 12 weeks to 19 January although it expects pre-exceptional operating margin for H1 to be slightly lower than in the same period last year
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NewsEssenden bowls a strike for M&C20
The M&C20 Leisure Index tracked the general equities market this week, as both grew by a little over 1.2% to 1,249 and 1, 064 points respectively
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NewsVAT Club ‘back on track’, says Borel
Jacques Borel’s VAT Club has obtained 24 lobbying appointments with MPs and had responses from a further 55, according to the veteran campaigner
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NewsJack raises JDW TP
Leading analyst Doug Jack has raised his Target Price for JD Wetherspoon, “reflecting stronger medium-term growth prospects”, ahead of its H1 results next Wednesday
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NewsNew Year, new record for M&C20
A new year, and a record week for the M&C20 Leisure Index, which leapt 5.3% to a new high of 1,232 – driven by stellar share price performances from some listed pub and restaurant companies
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NewsCollyer: Expects buoyant trading updates
A leading analyst has said that private company performances over the festive season underpin trading expectations for listed companies and that he is expecting a “collection of buoyant trading updates”
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NewsJDW and coffee shops benefit from Woolworths demise
JD Wetherspoon and coffee shops were amongst the beneficiaries of the collapse of retailer Woolworths, according to carried out by Gateshead-based retail consultancy CannyInsights.com
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Analysis & InsightTime to check in?
The need to provide room service has always been one of the main stumbling blocks barring a successful partnership between hotel and restaurant operators. However, a proposal by Hilton Worldwide to replace room service at its full service properties with cafeteria-style eateries as the company moves toward a more limited-service offer could finally open up new partnerships and avenues to expansion