Company Earnings UpdateLoblaw (TSX: L) 1Q19 Results: Comp Growth Strengthens in Retail Coresight Research May 2, 2019 Executive Summary In 1Q19, ended March 23, Loblaw reported strengthening in same-store growth in both its food retail and drug retail segments. Operating income and adjusted EBITA were impacted by the IFRS 16 accounting change. Adjusted EBITDA of was up 42%, or C$313 million, and comfortably exceeded expectations Management maintained FY19 guidance for positive same-store sales and a stable gross margin in the retail segment. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Growth Strengthens in December 2025, Driven by Beauty and Food; Homecare Sees Strong Recovery
