Pub giant Marston’s is predicting a bumper Christmas after the sale of its brewery business
Marston’s said Christmas looks set to be busier than last year as it enters “an exciting new chapter” following the sale of its brewery business.
The pub company has praised brisk trading over the past six weeks with sales up 3.9 per cent on the same period last year, while Christmas bookings are ‘ahead’ of 2023.
Marston’s returned to profit and cut its debt pile after selling its 40 percent stake in the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company joint venture with the Danish beer group.
Boss Justin Platt said the company has entered “an exciting new chapter”.
Marston’s said sales rose 3 percent to £898.6 million in the year to September 28. Profits came to £14.4 million, after a loss of £30.6 million a year earlier.
Christmas cheer: Marston’s welcomed brisk trading over the past six weeks, with sales up 3.9% on the same period last year, with Christmas bookings ‘ahead’ of 2023
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