Loblaw raises dividend after big gains in sales and online orders

Loblaw Cos. Ltd., the largest supermarket and pharmacy chain in Canada, is raising its shareholder dividends after making big gains in sales and online grocery orders during its third quarter. The company’s grocery sales have soared throughout the pandemic, as work-from-home orders and restrictions on restaurants pushed more people to cook for themselves. Loblaw’s food sales this year are up by roughly $2.5 billion, or...