Drinks sales jump 15% in second week of June
Despite widespread industrial action, venues achieved year-on-year growth of 28% on Saturday 3 June, helped by the Manchester Derby FA Cup final
Drinks sales in the UK rose 15% in the week ended Saturday 10 June compared with the same week in 2022 boosted by a number of sporting events.
There was double-digit growth on five of the seven days, peaking at a 29% increase on 7 June when West Ham played their Europa Conference League Final.
Sales were also up 15% on Saturday 10 June when Manchester City took on Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
As is usually the case in hot weather, growth was strongest in beer, up 20% and cider, up 43%.
Soft drinks saw an increase of 11% and wine saw a 6% increase but the spirits category was only up 1% as a result of tough comparatives.
Despite widespread industrial action, venues achieved year-on-year growth of 28% on Saturday 3 June, helped by the Manchester Derby FA Cup final.
Jonathan Jones, CGA’s managing director, UK and Ireland said: “It’s very encouraging to see sales growth finally move past the rate of inflation. Pubs with outdoor spaces always flourish in the sunshine, and the heatwave has been particularly good news for LAD brands.
“It’s clear that consumers remain very keen to drink out and are overcoming the inconvenience of rail strikes to do so. While some people are keeping a close eye on their spending, these figures bode well for the rest of the summer—especially if temperatures stay high.”
