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British pub group Marston's has today reported a 64.5% jump in annual profit

Pub group Marston's annual profit surges 64.5%

British pub group Marston's said today its Christmas bookings were running ahead of last year, following a 64.5% jump in annual profit, driven by a pick-up in food and drink sales.

Business • 03 Dec 24

Britvic has agreed to be taken over by Carlsberg for £3.3 billion

Britvic recommends sweetened bid from Carlsberg

Carlsberg has agreed to buy British soft drinks maker Britvic for £3.3 billion and buy out UK pub group Marston's from its joint venture with the Danish brewer, in a bid to create a UK beverage company.

Business • 08 Jul 24

Marston's said it hopes to turn the corner after reporting a much bigger annual loss than last year today.

Marston's hopeful for strong Christmas bookings

British pub operator Marston's said Christmas bookings were "encouraging" and trading was now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Business • 30 Nov 21

Marston's said about 1,000 pubs have reopened across England, Wales and Scotland since April

Marston's, M&B expect crowds back in pubs as curbs ease

British pub operators Marston's and Mitchells & Butlers said today they expect to see more people at their outlets, as the easing of pandemic-led curbs encourages people to eat out after staying home for months.

Business • 19 May 21

Marston's said its trading was materially disrupted during the 13 weeks ended January 2 due to pandemic-related restrictions

Marston's expects UK pubs to be closed until March

British pub operator Marston's said today it expects pubs to be closed at least until March as part of the latest lockdown imposed across the UK, with some restrictions to remain on reopening.

Business • 08 Jan 21

Marston's has raised its disposal forecast to £70m from £40m for 2019

Marston's to sell off more pubs after profit warning

Marston's said today it would sell off more pubs this year, as the British pub operator expected lower annual pretax profit due to a fall in food sales at some of its pubs, as well as higher labour costs.

Business • 15 Oct 19