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UK's Marston's sales rise 4%, boosted by holiday footfall
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 28, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 28, 2026
Quick Summary
Marston's reported a 4% sales increase over 17 weeks, driven by holiday footfall, and remains confident in meeting annual expectations.
UK's Marston's sales rise 4%, boosted by holiday footfall
Marston's Sales Performance and Market Conditions
Jan 28 (Reuters) - British pub group Marston's on Wednesday reported a 4% rise in like-for-like sales for the 17-week period ended January 24, helped by strong holiday footfall, and said it was confident of meeting full-year consensus expectations.
Impact of Holiday Footfall
The strong sales come as the sector faces an increase in costs from payroll, property taxes, and wages, and Marston's has been controlling costs and upgrading its pubs and menus to attract footfall and retain profitability.
Government Support for Pubs
On Tuesday, the British government announced a support package for pubs and live music venues in England, providing some relief from the property tax rises announced last year, which left the hospitality industry reeling.
CEO Insights on Performance
Marston's CEO Justin Platt said in a statement that the company’s pubs had a strong start to the year, following a record-breaking performance on Christmas Day.
Analysts on average expect an annual underlying pretax profit of 78.7 million pounds ($108.76 million), according to a company-compiled consensus.
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(Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
Key Takeaways
- •Marston's sales increased by 4% in the 17-week period.
- •The rise was driven by strong holiday footfall.
- •The company is confident in meeting full-year expectations.
- •The report was made by Nithyashree R B from Bengaluru.
- •Editing was done by Subhranshu Sahu.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK's Marston's sales rise 4%, boosted by holiday footfall
1What is the main topic?
The article discusses Marston's 4% sales increase, driven by holiday footfall, and their confidence in meeting full-year expectations.
2How did Marston's achieve the sales increase?
The sales increase was primarily driven by strong holiday footfall during the 17-week period.
3Who reported the sales performance?
The sales performance was reported by Nithyashree R B, with editing by Subhranshu Sahu.
