Canadian grocery chain reports big jump in earnings

Canadian grocery chain reports big jump in earnings

August 9, 2023 8:13 am PST.

One of Canada’s largest grocery food chains is reported surging profits. Net earnings at Metro Inc. jumped by 26 per cent in the latest quarter, from $275 million a year ago to $346 million.

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