Loblaw reports higher profit as it opens more discount stores
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Loblaw ‘fighting back’ against price hikes and seeing strength in discounted food sales
SUSAN KRASHINSKY ROBERTSON
RETAILING REPORTER
PUBLISHED MAY 6, 2026
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A No Frills store in Toronto. The discount banner's parent company, Loblaw, opened five new discount locations in the first quarter.
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