Founded in 1960, Menards Inc. is a chain of over 250 retail home improvement stores across the Midwest United States. The store features a selection of name brand merchandise, tools and state-of-the-art computers to assist customers in designing projects. Its merchandise includes name-brand appliances, pet products, lawn and garden supplies as well as a line of convenience groceries. Menards Inc. also offers products in categories, including flooring, doors, windows, building materials, paint, plumbing and lighting. The stores offer an array of products for customers ranging from home centers to professional contractors.