Convenience store operator Couche-Tard revealed net earnings rocketed 64.2% to $142.5m (£93.8m) in the third quarter ended February 3. Revenue increased to $11.6bn (£7.6bn) from $6.6bn (£4.3bn). Like-for-likes were up 1.7%in Canada and 0.8% in the US.

President and chief executive Alain Bouchard said: “Our recent acquisitions continue to contribute significantly to
our results.”