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
Prominent outdoor retailers in Australia include Bunnings, Home Hardware, Mitre 10, Thrifty-Link Hardware, Total Tools and True Value Hardware.
A prominent outdoor retailer in Canada is Rona.
As of January 2025, B&Q is the most prominent UK home improvement retailer with over 300 stores.[1] This is followed by Wickes with over 200 stores.[2]
Prominent outdoor retailers in the United States include Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards.
- Australia
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- United States
See also
- Better Homes in America
External links
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^