Home improvement center explained

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 the 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 States

Prominent outdoor retailers in the United States include Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards.