Retail sales rise for third month

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UK retail sales: Clothing and DIY boosted by sunny weather

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Sales volumes climbed 0.4% last month , the Office for National Statistics said.

The sunny weather in March helped sales at garden centres, which reported "robust trading" But it was another poor month for food sales, particularly at supermarkets.

Analysts warned that the recent run of sales increases might be about to come to an end.

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