Definition
This industry is part of the Australian Retail Trade Sector. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of hardware goods and tools. These goods are purchased from domestic and overseas based manufacturers and wholesalers. Operators then retail these goods, through their store, to the general public, trades people and businesses. The majority of goods supplied by this industry are purchased by consumers for private use, while a small share of goods are purchased by contractors.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.