Three-month sales to end of June decline by 1.1% to EUR51.6m (US$60m)For first half of 2024, top-line down 3.9% at EUR94.9mGroup considering new export destinations "to compensate for the maturity of traditional markets"Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has seen its rate of sales declines slow in the most recent quarter, when domestic sales delivered a slight lift.For the three months to the end of June, the William Peel blended scotch brand owner's sales dipped by just over 1%, an improvement on Q1's -6.9% showing. The company also highlighted in the results announcement its "key priority" to
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits looks further afield as latest sales approach parity – results data
“Geographic expansion remains a key priority, despite the current difficulties in the export market.”

Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.



