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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Guinness is helping Wetherspoons thrive — so why is its own parent company struggling?

Changing consumer tastes are nothing new – especially when it comes to food and drink – but if you’ve been out in pubs or bars around the UK over the past couple of years, it’s likely you’ll have noticed a pint of the black stuff being a favourite again for many.

In short, Guinness sales are soaring. In fact, Wetherspoons cited the Irish stout as a “standout performer” allowing the pub chain to continue to open new branches and bringing in surging revenue that draught beer sales have notably contributed to.

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