Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers - 444

Definition

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: retailing a specialized or general line of building and home improvement materials, lawn and garden equipment and supplies, outdoor power equipment, and nursery and garden products.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:
(see 453310 Used merchandise stores)
retailing building and home improvement materials, and lawn, garden and outdoor power equipment by
means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (see 454 Non-store retailers)

Businesses

Information on the number and size of businesses for 2025.

Establishments

11,604

0-99 Employees

95.9%

Financial performance

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Average revenue

$1.1

million

Profitable

72.7%

Gross domestic product

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Alberta

0.1%

Saskatchewan

Salaries and wages

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Wages

$23.42

Retail revenues and expenses

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Net revenue

$2.9

billion

Total expenses

$45.9