Home improvement center
Retail store
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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.[citation needed]
- Canada
A prominent outdoor retailer in Canada is Rona.[1]
- United Kingdom
As of January 2025, B&Q is the most prominent UK home improvement retailer with over 300 stores.[2] This is followed by Wickes with over 200 stores.[3]
- United States
Prominent outdoor retailers in the United States include Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards.
