Home Depot sells all its merchandise online in one test market, Las Vegas. Consumers can pick up purchases or have them delivered to their homes.
Ace Hardware
5,100
$14 billion
Ace has partnered with OurHouse.com, an online home-improvement vendor. Some Ace stoares have internet kiosks to help customers place orders. All orders are shipped to customers.
True Value
6,000
$14 billion
The site includes half the items in its stores. Items are either shipped to customers or picked up at stores. It caters to businesses and construction professionals.
Lowe's
589
$16 billion
Lowe's plan to start online sales in October. It will focus on select categories such as hand tools and appliances.
Sears
858
$41 billion
Sears.com ships online purchases to customers, The site carries many of the items found in Sears stores, with a strong emphasis on appliances and hardware.