Pub chains are also reporting that the World Cup has provided a boost to business this summer – Marston’s told investors this morning that like-for-like sales on England match days rose by 22% and up 170% for its Grandstand pubs. However, it also said that overall its year to date like-for-like sales were down by 1.6%.
Fuller, Smith & Turner hinted that the World Cup and sunny weather also helped sales, which rose by 5.1% in the first 16 weeks of its financial year.
