June 11 (Reuters) - Canada's Dollarama ( DLMAF ) beat

quarterly sales and profit estimates on Wednesday, as consumers

favored discounted alternatives for household supplies and

groceries amid domestic economic uncertainty.

Consumers are increasingly relying on cheaper offerings

across categories, ranging from pantry staples to cleaning

supplies, as they curtail household spending amid economic

uncertainties, benefiting dollar store operators like Dollarama ( DLMAF ).

The company reported comparable store sales of 4.9%, above

estimates of 3.4% in the quarter ended May 4, according to data

compiled by LSEG.

Dollarama ( DLMAF ) posted net sales of C$1.52 billion ($1.11

billion)for the first quarter, compared with analysts' estimates

of C$1.5 billion.

The company posted net earnings per share of 98 Canadian

cents per share, compared with 77 Canadian cents, a year ago.

Analysts on average expected a profit of 84 Canadian cents per

share.

Dollarama ( DLMAF ) also reaffirmed its annual comparable sales

expectations of a 3% to 4% rise.

($1 = 1.3682 Canadian dollars)