Menards

Midwest lumber store

Menards is a chain of home improvement stores in the Midwestern United States, competing with Home Depot and Lowe's.

Known for its jingle "Save big money at Menards," the stores sell building materials, tools, appliances, and home goods.

The name functions as both singular and plural: I'm heading to Menards, There are three Menards in town.

hardware

tools

Devices for doing work

  • nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
  • screwsThreaded metal fasteners
  • boltsThreaded metal fasteners

drill · saw · hammer · wrench · pliers · screwdriver · level · tape measure · fasteners · anchors

retail

big-box

Large-format retail chain

cart · cashier · sales · promotions · rebate · discount · inventory · merchandise · customer service · shopping

DIY

project

Planned, effortful task

woodworking · painting · plumbing · electrical · tiling · landscaping · installation · repair · fixer-upper · blueprint

furnishings

patio furniture

Outdoor seating and tables

shed · planters · fencing · ceiling fan · light fixtures · bathroom vanity · kitchen faucet · shelving unit · closet organizer · appliances

Categories
Opposites
regional vs. national scope

MenardsHome Depot

National hardware retailer

Lowe's · Walmart · Amazon · Costco · Ace Hardware

retail sector

Menardsgrocery stores

Retail food establishments

Nordstrom · AutoZone · Best Buy

business model

MenardsHome Depot

National hardware retailer

Ace Hardware · Lowe's · True Value · wholesale distributors

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G