Canadian retailer Sobeys has booked an increase in earnings in the first half of its fiscal year.

In the 26 weeks ended 5 November, earnings amounted to C$150m (US$152.2m), a 21.3% increase on the prior year period.

Operating profit climbed 15.8% to reach C$245.2m, parent company Empire reported yesterday (13 December).

Sales in the six month period reached C$8.85bn, an increase of 9.5% on last year.