AS the Tesco of the licensed trade, it has seen its pub empire spread unabated across Britain’s bigger towns and cities.
However, in a classic tale of David and Goliath, JD Wetherspoon has had its expansion into the high streets of Scotland’s hinterlands hit with a potentially fatal blow after a challenge from a provincial bar operator on the west coast.
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Session has overturned a decision to allow Wetherspoon to open a 500-capacity outlet in Prestwick, Ayrshire, following a legal appeal from local chain Buzzworks.
15 Sept 2011
Pubs giant’s plans thwarted - Herald Scotland | News | Home News
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