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Competition and Market Share

HOME DEPOT, INC. · 2026-07-24 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

Home Depot and Lowe’s continue to lead the U.S. home-improvement retail market, but specialty chains are gaining traction. Ace Hardware, True Value Co., Sherwin-Williams, and Harbor Freight are benefiting from targeted assortments, specialized advice, and niche categories such as paint and tools. The competitive shift is particularly relevant as consumers prioritize maintenance projects in a softer housing market.

Key facts

• Home Depot is targeting Professional contractors and remodelers through recent large-scale acquisitions (as claimed). source