Campari Group reports ‘solid’ Q1 4th May, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers Aperol owner Campari Group saw net sales increase 17.9% during the first quarter of 2021, boosted by a strong performance in the US. Aperol’s sales were ‘stable’ during Q1 For the three-month period ending 31 March 2021, Campari Group’s sales reached €397.9 million (US$478m). Group profit before tax soared 112.1% to €64.8m (US$77.8m). The quarter marks a return to growth for the firm after its 2020 sales dropped by 24% due to Covid-19. Campari Group CEO Bob Kunze-Concewitz said: “Overall we had a very solid and satisfactory start to the year with good brand momentum, driven by sustained home consumption.