We review Walmart's second quarter results and the outlook for the second half. Walmart's key numbers Walmart's total revenue in Q2 increased by 1.8% to $130.4bn Sales in its US stores increased by 2.9% and by 1.8% at Sam’s Club US comp store sales increased by 2.8%, and by 7.3% on a two-year stacked basis US ecommerce sales increased 37% Sam’s Club comp sales were up 1.2% ...

We look at Metro Canada’s improved sales and profit performance in the third quarter and its plans to invest in retail technology to drive store productivity. Improving sales momentum Metro built sales momentum during the quarter, accelerating its first half progress. It saw solid gains in traffic, basket size and volumes. Sales increased by 12.8% to $5.3bn, reflecting the acquisition of dr...

Loblaw’s Shoppers Drug Mart chain has launched a new campaign, The Beauty Project, showcasing beauty and skincare ranges curated by seven beauty enthusiasts. Curated collections The Beauty Project features existing products within Shoppers Drug Mart’s ranges. They have been selected by enthusiasts which include a stylist and influencer, a musician, a make-up artist and an entrepreneur. Each...