
Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) is reporting lower revenue and profit for its fourth quarter, citing weakness in the economy and a competitive retail environment.
The Toronto-based retailer posted net income of $16 million, or 22 cents per diluted share, for the three months ended Dec. 31 compared to $19.9 million, or 27 cents per diluted share in the year earlier period.
Sales, including corporate and franchise stores, came in at $248 million for the quarter, down from $255 million in the year earlier period.
...A day after announcing plans to buy its closest competitor, Leon's Furniture Ltd. says profit fell and sales were flat in the latest three-month period.
The Toronto-based furniture warehouse chain said earnings declined 15 per cent to $13 million, or 19 cents a share, in the quarter ended Sept. 30.