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Menards

Menard, Inc., doing business as Menards (/məˈnɑːrdz/ mə-NARDZ), is an American big-box home improvement retail chain headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It is the third-largest home improvement retailer in the United States (behind Lowe's and Home Depot), with 341 stores in 15 U.S. states, primarily in the Midwest. The chain is privately owned by its…

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Founded
1960; 66 years ago (1960)
Industry
Retail (home improvement)
Headquarters
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US
Founder
John Menard Jr.
Key people
John Menard Jr. (president) Paul Menard (Member Board of Directors) Charlie Menard (Chief Operating Officer)
Number of employees
45,000 (2020)

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related to Auto racing · 33
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related to Advertising · 27
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related to 21st century · 23
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related to 20th century · 22
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related to Controversies · 12
Menards → According, Big, COVID-19, During, Governor's Executive Order, It, Large, Michigan Consumer Protection Act, Michigan's Attorney General Dana, Milwaukee Magazine, Nessel, Wisconsin
related to Industry rankings · 9
Menards → America's Largest Private Companies, Forbes, In, National Retail Federation's, Power, Power's, Subsequently, Top Retailers, US
related to Gallery · 2
Menards → Menards Headquarters Eau Claire, WisconsinA Menards
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Founded · 1
Menards → 1960; 66 years ago (1960)
Founder · 1
Menards → John Menard Jr.

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menard john home jr stores company eau claire wisconsin improvement first retail locations 2022 jingle began opened building ohio expanded

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MenardsFounded1960; 66 years ago (1960)1.00infobox
MenardsFounderJohn Menard Jr.1.00infobox
MenardsHeadquartersEau Claire, Wisconsin, US1.00infobox
MenardsIndustryRetail (home improvement)1.00infobox
MenardsKey peopleJohn Menard Jr. (president) Paul Menard (Member Board of Directors) Charlie Menard (Chief Operating Officer)1.00infobox
MenardsNumber of employees45,000 (2020)1.00infobox
MenardsNumber of locations341 stores and 15 distribution centers (as of March 2026)1.00infobox
MenardsProductsBuilding materials, tools, hardware, garden supplies, electrical supplies, ceiling fans, light fixtures, cabinets, home appliances, doors, windows, paint, wood stain, wallpaper,…1.00infobox
MenardsRevenueUS$13 billion (2022)1.00infobox
MenardsTrade nameMenards1.00infobox
MenardsTypePrivate1.00infobox
MenardsWebsitewww.menards.com1.00infobox

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