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Halfords Group plc, founded in 1892, is a prominent UK-based retailer and service provider specializing in cycling and automotive products and services. Operating primarily through its two business segments, Retail and Autocentres, the company offers a wide range of bicycles, car parts, accessories, camping, and touring equipment. Beyond product sales, Halfords provides vehicle servicing and repairs, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to automotive and cycling needs.

Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,364 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool, and landscaping projects, while the 2025 purchase of GMS will lift building product sales through 1,340 distribution locations.