Home Depot does not stock the primary lines of Craftsman tools because the brand is owned by Stanley Black & Decker, which maintains a major retail partnership agreement with Lowe's to serve as the primary distributor for Craftsman-branded merchandise. While Home Depot sells competing house brands like Ryobi and Ridgid, Lowe's secured exclusive rights to market and distribute the core Craftsman tool and equipment lineups following its acquisition. Consequently, consumers will find dedicated Craftsman aisles primarily at Lowe's and authorized hardware supply stores rather than competing home improvement chains.
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