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MANILA, Philippines — Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) nearly doubled its first-quarter earnings as stronger margins and steady consumer demand boosted the retailer’s performance at the start of 2026.

The Gaisano-led grocery retailer said Monday its consolidated net income after tax surged by 92.5 percent to P25.8 million in the January-to-March period from a year ago.

Consolidated net sales rose by 5.4 percent to P9.38 billion, supported by growth across all major business segments.

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