Performance benchmarks for hardware and building supplies retailers.

The main activity for businesses in this industry is the supply of a wide range of hardware products such as general hand held and power driven tools, bathroom and kitchen accessories, paint and garden supplies to household consumers and tradespersons.

Competition in this industry becomes harder as new players are entering the market to compete with the existing large players in the industry.

Recently, increasing cost for tradespersons and declining hardware prices has caused a growth of the do-it-yourself (DIY) market. Some hardware and building suppliers provide DIY courses and home improvement demonstrations in their stores.

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