HARDWARE DEPT.

Menards is a privately owned hardware chain with a presence in West St. Paul, Minn. The company has building material, hardware, electrical, plumbing, and cabinet and appliance departments. It offers a range of ENERGY STAR products, such as dehumidifiers, roofing supplies, and heating and cooling equipment, as well as tips and advice on simple ways to save energy, money and help the environment. Menards also provides an online collection that features furniture, cabinet accessories, fans, rugs, water heaters, lights and window treatment products. The company provides Savers Club and Rebate on Purchase programs at various stores, such as Kwik Trip, Speedway SuperAmerica and Holiday Stationstores. Its gift card ordering center utilizes secure socket layer standards that ensure the protection of data. Menards operates a Design It Center, which offers postframes for loafing sheds, versatubes, garages, miniwarehouses and workshops. The company additionally provides online rebate coupons. It maintains a partnership with the HSBC Retail Services group to provide financing options.