Hardware Stores Industry

NAICS: 44413

For additional companies see the Building Material & Supplies Dealers Industry

Hardware Stores Market Share: Largest Companies in the Hardware Stores Industry

Company	Headquarters	Revenue ($ MM)
FASTENAL (NASDAQ: FAST)	Winona, MN	100
NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT CATALOG HOLDINGS	Burnsville, MN	21
WESTLAKE HARDWARE	Lenexa, KS	11
W. E. AUBUCHON	Westminster, MA	8
ARES HOLDINGS LLC DBA NEXTECH	Melbourne, FL	8
RUNNING SUPPLY	Marshall, MN	8
COLONY HARDWARE SUPPLY	Orange, CT	6
NATIONS BEST HOLDINGS	Dallas, TX	6
SCHAEFER-FRIEDMAN	Washington, DC	5
BLAIN SUPPLY	Janesville, WI	5
FAMILY CENTER OF HARRISONVILLE	Harrisonville, MO	4
INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOCIATION	Salt Lake City, UT	4
COASTAL FARM & HOME SUPPLY	Albany, OR	4
NOBLE SUPPLY & LOGISTICS	Boston, MA	3
BELLMORE HOME CENTER	Deer Park, NY	3
LAVALLEY BUILDING SUPPLY	Newport, NH	3
SUNSHINE ACE HARDWARE	Bonita Springs, FL	3
ACE HARDWARE OF CHATTANOOGA	Chattanooga, TN	3
KOENIG EQUIPMENT	Botkins, OH	2

This is a list of the largest companies active in the Hardware Stores industry. This differs from market share in the following example: One business with revenues of $100 million generates 10% of its business from the Hardware Stores industry. A second firm, with revenues of $20 million, generates all of its business from this industry. In our list, we show the businesses having revenues of $100 million and $20 million, respectively. However, the market share would compare the $10 million in industry-specific revenue to the $20 million: the second company has twice the market share even though it is "smaller" in size.

Growth: Fastest Growing Hardware Stores Companies

A list of competitors in the Hardware Stores industry that are rapidly expanding. Businesses may grow organically or through acquisition. Typically, small or midsized companies are in "growth" mode and can expand more rapidly. However, large businesses may have the strategy and financial capabilities to scale rapidly. Businesses that employ a "roll-up" strategy make multiple acquisitions of smaller businesses to form a single large corporation that controls a greater market share than its competitors and benefits from economies of scale.

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Small Business Financing

Small businesses that have received financing may expand soon. Financing may be required for capital-intensive investments, such as real estate or equipment purchases. Hardware Stores businesses may use the financing to cover startup expenses or the costs of hiring new employees. Loans differ from equity investments in the level of risk that is expected: loans frequently have collateral either directly or implicitly through the business or the owners that ensure repayment. Equity investment has the possibility for much greater returns, but offers no guarantee the principle will be repaid. Convertible securities combine the two concepts, but is used by private-equity firms rather than main street startups.

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Venture Funding

These Hardware Stores companies are actively raising capital from venture capital firms, private equity, or other investors. Businesses with venture funding generally have higher growth prospects, either through bringing new concepts to market, using innovative business practices, or savvy management.

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