Metro Inc. said on Wednesday fourth-quarter profit climbed more than 25% as the grocer benefited from fully integrated and rebranded stores in the highly competitive Ontario market.

Montreal-based Metro (MRU.A/TSX) said net earnings rose to $73.2-million (64 cents a share) in the three months ended Sept. 27, compared with profit of $57.6-million (49 cents) in the year-earlier quarter.

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