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Garden sales gain again in September

Nov. 22, 2013, Ottawa — Retail sales at garden equipment and suppliers increased in September, posting gains for the third consecutive month.

Sales at garden equipment and supplies and building material dealers gained 0.8 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.

Overall retail sales rose one per cent in September, totaling $40.7 billion. Analysts attributed the increase, the third in as many months, to a 4.1 per cent increase in sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers.