(Dec 8, 2007)

Market share

* Home Depot Inc.

Number of stores: 2,432 in the United States, Canada (157), Mexico and China

Sales in 2006: $90.8 billion US. Profit: $5.8 billion

Headquarters: Atlanta, Ga.

* Rona Inc.

Number of stores: 670

Sales in 2006: $6 billion Cdn. Profit: $37.6 million

Headquarters: Boucherville, Que.

* Lowe's Cos.

Number of stores: 1,425 in 49 U.S. states

Sales in 2006: $46.9 billion US. Profit: $3.1 billion

Headquarters: Mooresville, N.C.

Home Depot: 15 per cent. Rona: 15 per cent. Canadian Tire: 12 per cent. Home Hardware: 11 per cent. Other: 47 per cent