By Najat KantouarMarston's reported an increase in like-for-like sales during the Christmas period, reflecting continued business momentum. The pub-operator chain said on Tuesday that like-for-like sales for the sixteen weeks period to Jan. 20 were up 8.1% driven by strong business over the festive period. The group's total retail sales for the period rose to 8.8% compared with the same period a year earlier, reflecting strong drink and food sales. For the key festive days-- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve--like-for-like sales were up 9.6%, the company added. Write to Najat Kantouar at najat.kantouar@wsj.com

Source: Wall Street Journal January 23, 2024 12:13 UTC