Luxury goods-maker LVMH said that its Wines & Spirits business posted profits of 7% in the first half of the year, however, the group’s US drinks sales were marginally down.
The drinks arm, which includes brands such as Hennessy cognac and Moët & Chandon champagne, posted sales of €2.27 billion in the first half of the year, which was down 1%, however, the business said that organic sales in the division were up 7%.