Guinness and sparkling wines boost Wetherspoon's sales British pub group JD Wetherspoon has today reported a 5.1% rise in like-for-like sales for the 12 weeks to July 20, attributing the growth to higher footfall at its pubs and stronger demand for drinks thanks to good weather. Business • 23 Jul
Guinness and sparkling wines boost Wetherspoon's sales British pub group JD Wetherspoon has today reported a 5.1% rise in like-for-like sales for the 12 weeks to July 20, attributing the growth to higher footfall at its pubs and stronger demand for drinks thanks to good weather. Business • 23 Jul
JD Wetherspoon sees sales growth in Q3 on steady demand British pub group JD Wetherspoon's third-quarter like-for-like sales rose by 5.6%, it said today, but gave no full-year guidance as mounting costs and a challenging economy complicated forecasting. Business • 07 May
JD Wetherspoon sees sales growth in Q3 on steady demand British pub group JD Wetherspoon's third-quarter like-for-like sales rose by 5.6%, it said today, but gave no full-year guidance as mounting costs and a challenging economy complicated forecasting. Business • 07 May
Wetherspoon's half-year profit rises, costs cloud outlook British pub group JD Wetherspoon has today reported a surge in its adjusted pre-tax profit for the first-half of its fiscal year, supported by sustained demand for food and drinks amid rising disposable incomes among younger consumers. Business • 21 Mar
Wetherspoon's half-year profit rises, costs cloud outlook British pub group JD Wetherspoon has today reported a surge in its adjusted pre-tax profit for the first-half of its fiscal year, supported by sustained demand for food and drinks amid rising disposable incomes among younger consumers. Business • 21 Mar
JD Wetherspoon reports higher sales on festive demand British pub group JD Wetherspoon said today its like-for-like sales rose 5% in the 25 weeks to January 19, helped by strong demand for its food and drinks during the holiday season. Business • 22 Jan
JD Wetherspoon reports higher sales on festive demand British pub group JD Wetherspoon said today its like-for-like sales rose 5% in the 25 weeks to January 19, helped by strong demand for its food and drinks during the holiday season. Business • 22 Jan
JD Wetherspoon boosted by Guinness sales in Q1 JD Wetherspoon has said soaring demand for Guinness from younger punters and recovering demand for ale helped the UK pub chain to higher sales over past three months. Business • 08 May 24
JD Wetherspoon boosted by Guinness sales in Q1 JD Wetherspoon has said soaring demand for Guinness from younger punters and recovering demand for ale helped the UK pub chain to higher sales over past three months. Business • 08 May 24
JD Wetherspoon reports higher sales on easing costs British pub group JD Wetherspoon has today reported an increase in first-quarter sales, helped by easing costs and steady demand for its lower-than-average priced drinks and food despite the cost of living crisis. Business • 08 Nov 23
JD Wetherspoon reports higher sales on easing costs British pub group JD Wetherspoon has today reported an increase in first-quarter sales, helped by easing costs and steady demand for its lower-than-average priced drinks and food despite the cost of living crisis. Business • 08 Nov 23
Wetherspoon annual profit to be in line with forecasts British pub group J D Wetherspoon has today forecast its full-year profit to be in line with market estimates, betting on strong demand and a slight easing in energy costs. Business • 12 Jul 23
Wetherspoon annual profit to be in line with forecasts British pub group J D Wetherspoon has today forecast its full-year profit to be in line with market estimates, betting on strong demand and a slight easing in energy costs. Business • 12 Jul 23
JD Wetherspoon returns to H1 profit on strong demand Pub group JD Wetherspoon said today returned to a half-year profit, as customers flocked at its pubs despite a cost of living crisis. Business • 24 Mar 23
JD Wetherspoon returns to H1 profit on strong demand Pub group JD Wetherspoon said today returned to a half-year profit, as customers flocked at its pubs despite a cost of living crisis. Business • 24 Mar 23
JD Wetherspoon seeing 'laborious' pub recovery JD Wetherspoon has today warned of losses this year as costs for labour, repairs and marketing eat into its bottom line. Business • 13 Jul 22
JD Wetherspoon seeing 'laborious' pub recovery JD Wetherspoon has today warned of losses this year as costs for labour, repairs and marketing eat into its bottom line. Business • 13 Jul 22
Pub group Wetherspoon aims to 'break even' this year Britain's Wetherspoon expects to break even this year if there are no further Covid-19 restrictions, but a fresh warning from the pub group today over "considerable" cost pressures sent its shares 4% lower. Business • 04 May 22
Pub group Wetherspoon aims to 'break even' this year Britain's Wetherspoon expects to break even this year if there are no further Covid-19 restrictions, but a fresh warning from the pub group today over "considerable" cost pressures sent its shares 4% lower. Business • 04 May 22
Cocktails in vogue at UK pub chain Wetherspoon Younger drinkers have been ordering more cocktails, vodka and rum, Britain's J D Wetherspoon said today, with beer sales slipping as older people go to the pub less often. Business • 10 Nov 21
Cocktails in vogue at UK pub chain Wetherspoon Younger drinkers have been ordering more cocktails, vodka and rum, Britain's J D Wetherspoon said today, with beer sales slipping as older people go to the pub less often. Business • 10 Nov 21
Wetherspoon raises concerns about pub industry's future UK pub group JD Wetherspoon said it slipped into a first-half loss from a year-earlier profit as all of its pubs were closed during the Christmas holidays due to Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 19 Mar 21
Wetherspoon raises concerns about pub industry's future UK pub group JD Wetherspoon said it slipped into a first-half loss from a year-earlier profit as all of its pubs were closed during the Christmas holidays due to Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 19 Mar 21
Wetherspoon to open outdoor areas at 394 pubs in April Pub group JD Wetherspoon said today it would open patios, beer and roof-top gardens at 394 of its pubs in England next month when Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease for hospitality businesses. Business • 04 Mar 21
Wetherspoon to open outdoor areas at 394 pubs in April Pub group JD Wetherspoon said today it would open patios, beer and roof-top gardens at 394 of its pubs in England next month when Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease for hospitality businesses. Business • 04 Mar 21
Wetherspoon's Q1 sales slump on fresh Covid-19 curbs British pub operator JD Wetherspoon has today posted lower sales for the first quarter of its new financial year, hit by fresh coronavirus restrictions, including changes in tier categories and a 10pm curfew. Business • 11 Nov 20
Wetherspoon's Q1 sales slump on fresh Covid-19 curbs British pub operator JD Wetherspoon has today posted lower sales for the first quarter of its new financial year, hit by fresh coronavirus restrictions, including changes in tier categories and a 10pm curfew. Business • 11 Nov 20
Wetherspoons boss tells staff to go 'work at Tesco' Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin has told staff to "go work at Tesco" instead as the pub firm warned staff they could face delays over pay. Business • 24 Mar 20
Wetherspoons boss tells staff to go 'work at Tesco' Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin has told staff to "go work at Tesco" instead as the pub firm warned staff they could face delays over pay. Business • 24 Mar 20
Wetherspoon in favour of staying open despite virus Pubs in the UK should stay open during the coronavirus outbreak and there are no health benefits to shutting them, J D Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said today, despite the government asking people to avoid them. Business • 20 Mar 20
Wetherspoon in favour of staying open despite virus Pubs in the UK should stay open during the coronavirus outbreak and there are no health benefits to shutting them, J D Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said today, despite the government asking people to avoid them. Business • 20 Mar 20
JD Wetherspoon to spend more than £200m to develop pubs UK pub operator J D Wetherspoon said today it will create more than 10,000 jobs over the next four years as it plans to invest over £200m to open new outlets in the UK and Ireland. Business • 10 Dec 19
JD Wetherspoon to spend more than £200m to develop pubs UK pub operator J D Wetherspoon said today it will create more than 10,000 jobs over the next four years as it plans to invest over £200m to open new outlets in the UK and Ireland. Business • 10 Dec 19
Wetherspoon's CEO says he would prefer no-deal Brexit JD Wetherspoon's chief executive and ardent Brexit supporter Tim Martin has used his company's latest trading update to launch an attack on the UK government and corporate governance rules. Business • 13 Nov 19
Wetherspoon's CEO says he would prefer no-deal Brexit JD Wetherspoon's chief executive and ardent Brexit supporter Tim Martin has used his company's latest trading update to launch an attack on the UK government and corporate governance rules. Business • 13 Nov 19
Pink gin and strawberries boost for Wetherspoon JD Wetherspoon's pre-tax profit rose in the full year as its "cheap and cheerful" pubs pulled in customers seeking pink gin and coffee as well as traditional beer. Business • 13 Sep 19
Pink gin and strawberries boost for Wetherspoon JD Wetherspoon's pre-tax profit rose in the full year as its "cheap and cheerful" pubs pulled in customers seeking pink gin and coffee as well as traditional beer. Business • 13 Sep 19
JD Wetherspoon warns on profit as costs bite UK pub operator JD Wetherspoon said it enjoyed strong sales over the Christmas period, helped by its customers' new-found fondness for gin and solid demand for coffee drinks. Business • 23 Jan 19
JD Wetherspoon warns on profit as costs bite UK pub operator JD Wetherspoon said it enjoyed strong sales over the Christmas period, helped by its customers' new-found fondness for gin and solid demand for coffee drinks. Business • 23 Jan 19
JD Wetherspoon says rising wages to hit results British pub operator JD Wetherspoon today warned that it expects trading to be slightly below the previous financial year as it deals with higher costs. Business • 07 Nov 18
JD Wetherspoon says rising wages to hit results British pub operator JD Wetherspoon today warned that it expects trading to be slightly below the previous financial year as it deals with higher costs. Business • 07 Nov 18
