A home improvement center, home improvement store, or home center is a retail store that combines the functions of a hardware store with those of a lumber yard. Home improvement stores typically sell building supplies, tools, and lumber.
By market
Australia
Prominent outdoor retailers in Australia include Bunnings, Home Hardware, Mitre 10, Thrifty-Link Hardware, Total Tools and True Value Hardware.
Canada
A prominent outdoor retailer in Canada is Rona.
United Kingdom
As of January 2025, B&Q is the most prominent UK home improvement retailer with over 300 stores; its sister company is Screwfix which is a catalog merchant. This is followed by Wickes with over 200 stores. The Range has a home improvement section, but mainly trades as a variety retailer.
United States
Prominent outdoor retailers in the United States include Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards.
References
- "B&Q to buy three Homebase stores in Ireland". www.kingfisher.com. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- "Wickes Store List". www.insightdiy.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
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