For American consumers, home improvement stores have shaped a unique path by providing quality products for home remodeling projects and passing on the know-how to turn projects into a reality. Home improvement and hardware product spending has been on a long steady rise, with a particular boost in demand. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers have put an emphasis on home improvement with the extra time and opportunity for home projects and repairs. This has led to an increase in demand for home improvement products and subsequently their price.
We analyzed the locations of the top home improvement stores in the US – Ace Hardware, True Value, Home Depot, Tractor Supply Company, Lowe’s, Menards, and Harbor Freight Tools.
Insights in Brief
- Ace Hardware (4.1K) is the largest home improvement store chain in the US.
- There are more than 13,000 home improvement stores in the US.
- California (1,042) has the highest number of stores.
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How many Home Improvement Stores are in the US
We analyzed a total of 13,444 stores from seven home improvement stores in the US.
Ace Hardware is the largest home improvement chain with 4,118 stores present in all 50 states. True Value has the second-largest presence, with 2,266 stores. The Home Depot comes third with 1,976 stores.
Many home improvement chain stores are one-stop destinations for all house-related needs, from construction materials to furniture, home decor, and accessories.
Home Improvement Chains with Most Locations Per State
The map above shows the reigning home improvement store in each state.
Ace Hardware is predominant state-wise compared to their other competitor chains. The chain dominates in 37 states, with the majority of those states present in the western and central US.
Lowe’s and True Value come second with the most number of stores in 4 states. The Home Depot and Tractor Supply reign in three and two states respectively.
Ace Hardware Locations
The largest home improvement store Ace Hardware has 4,118 stores across the US. The state with the most number of stores is in California (358), Florida (269), and Texas (223).
Ace Hardware is the world’s largest hardware retail cooperative, and the biggest non-grocery American retail cooperative. According to J.D. Power, Ace Hardware ranks number one in customer satisfaction with customers preferring quick service and offline shopping as compared to its competitors.
True Value Locations
There are 2,266 True Value locations across the US. The state with the most number of stores is in California (358), Florida (269), and Texas (223).
Home Depot Locations
There are 1,976 Home Depot stores across the US. The state with the most number of stores is California (233), Texas (181) and Florida (155).
In terms of retail e-commerce sales, Home Depot ranks fifth, after Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Apple. Home Depot held 47% of retail foot traffic during the fourth quarter in 2019, the highest when compared with competitors. The pandemic has led to a surge in the number of people indulging in home improvement activities which has benefited Home Depot by driving its share price up 15.5%. In 2017 Home Depot released One Home Depot, a multi-year strategy with an $11 billion investment to create a frictionless interconnected shopping experience.
Tractor Supply Locations
There are 1,921 Tractor Supply stores across the US. The state with the most number of stores is Texas (212), Pennsylvania (98), and Ohio (96).
Tractor Supply Company has been gaining from strength in demand for summer seasonal categories and everyday merchandise, including consumable, usable and edible products. The company’s omnichannel investments include curbside pickup, same-day delivery, next-day delivery, a re-launched website, and a new mobile app which contributed to digital sales growth.
Lowe’s Locations
There are 1,727 Lowe’s stores across the US. The state with the most number of stores is Texas (142), Florida (126) and North Carolina (113).
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been taking up more repair and remodeling projects themselves while hunkered down at home. Between February and April 2020 foot traffic rose at Lowe’s stores by 21%, this was at a time when retail visits and spending in the US collapsed. Lowe’s has also better targeted young homeowners through a millennial-focused marketing campaign and is expecting to outperform Home Depot.
Harbor Freight Tools Locations
There are 1,101 Harbor Freight Tools stores across the US. The state with the most number of stores is in California (358), Florida (269), and Texas (223).
Menards Locations
The Midwest chains Menards has 335 stores in 15 states. The state with the most number of stores is Illinois (60), Wisconsin (44), and Minnesota (40).
While Menards might not have quite the same amount of stores on the rest of this list, it has become a well-known Midwestern chain that holds its own against competitors like Home Depot and Lowe’s. Menards prides itself on being the low price leader in the home improvement industry and is known for its special deals and rebate offerings. And while it’s a home improvement retailer at its core, Menards also sells food, mattresses, and personal care products.
Top states with most Home Improvement Stores
California is the state with the most number of home improvement stores with 1,042 stores. Followed by are Florida (935) and New York (762).
How has COVID-19 affected the Home Improvement Industry
In 2020, the home is just about where everything makes up a typical consumer’s life. As COVID-19 has forced nearly everyone to spend more time at home, there’s no doubt the collective shelter-in-place experience will have a long-term impact on consumer psychology. Taking into consideration the current state of the industry, spending in the $900 billion home improvement sector will likely continue to increase. Over the next three years, its growth rate could even start to exceed that of new home construction.
As of now, consumer interest is in remodeling, and homeowners have been backing up that interest with elevated spending at places like Home Depot and Lowe’s, as well as with the hiring of contractors to do professional renovations. But whether that enthusiasm will persist through what could be an extended U.S. economic downturn remains to be seen.
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