Shakespeare: Spoons set to enjoy post-lockdown rush
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Tim Martin, the founder and chairman of the pub chain JD Wetherspoon, has outlined the company’s plans to invest £145 million in expanding and upgrading its pub estate.
Over the next 12 to 18 months the 75 planned projects would establish 18 new pubs, upgrade and extend 57 of its existing pubs, and create 2,000 new jobs.
Martin said he was committed to Wetherspoon’s long-term investment and job creation programme over the next decade, but only if the UK opens up again with no lockdowns or changing rules.
While the public tend to support their introduction, Martin has openly opposed the idea of a vaccine passport scheme for pubs.
Wetherspoonâs brand benefits in the lead up to hospitality reopening
Tim Martin, the founder and chairman of the pub chain JD Wetherspoon, has outlined the company s plans to invest £145 million in expanding and upgrading its pub estate. Over the next 12 to 18 months the 75 planned projects would establish 18 new pubs, upgrade and extend 57 of its existing pubs, and create 2,000 new jobs.
Martin said he was committed to Wetherspoon s long-term investment and job creation programme over the next decade, but only if the UK opens up again with no lockdowns or changing rules. While the public tend to support their introduction, Martin has openly opposed the idea of a vaccine passport scheme for pubs.
Shakespeare: John Lewis ad tugs at our purse strings
John Lewis has also reduced the activities of its in-home installation teams (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
John Lewis’ Christmas advert is undoubtedly a highlight of the festive season for many, with the retail department store’s commercial broadcast increasing in budget, production value and celebrity soundtracks every year.
However, as with many things this year, there was uncertainty as to whether there would even be an advert.
According to Waitrose’s executive director, James Bailey, the company considered whether it was right to produce an advert in 2020 after the inequalities the pandemic had highlighted among the most vulnerable.