Dollarama reports strong Q1 results

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. reported increases in sales, net earnings. and earnings per share for the first quarter ended April 30. Sales increased by 10.0% to $704.9 million. Same-store sales grew 4.6%, compared with a 6.6% increase the previous-year quarter. Net earnings increased to $94.7 million from $83.2 million. Dollarama opened 13 new stores during the first quarter.