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Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish retail company that operates in the hardware and home improvement industry. The company provides a broad range of products, including hardware tools, electrical equipment, home and leisure items, and consumables. Founded in 1918 in Insjön, Sweden, Clas Ohlson has established a significant presence in the Nordic region with numerous stores across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The company's headquarters remain in Insjön. Clas Ohlson has positioned itself with a strategic focus on offering a combination of quality products and customer service, catering to both home improvement enthusiasts and everyday household 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.