It’s the end of an era for the white and blue tools at Walmart. In a surprising move, Techtronic Industries (TTI)—the parent company behind powerhouses like Milwaukee and Ryobi—has officially announced they are discontinuing the HART business by the end of 2025. If you shop at Walmart or run HART tools in your shop, this is major news that will impact your wallet.
The Official Announcement
According to a voluntary announcement released by TTI, the decision to discontinue the HART business is part of a “relentless focus on profitable growth.” While they explicitly stated they are retaining the HART brand in their portfolio, the actual business operations as we know them are winding down.
Steven Philip Richman, CEO of the Group, cited “rising tariffs and broader macroeconomic uncertainty” as factors. Essentially, TTI is circling the wagons to focus on their massive success with Milwaukee and Ryobi, ensuring those core verticals stay strong through 2026.
What This Means for Deal Hunters
As the “Struggleville Pro,” my ears perk up whenever a major brand exit happens because it usually means one thing: Liquidation.
With HART exiting Walmart, we are likely going to see massive shelf space clearing.
Watch for Clearance: Keep your eyes peeled on the clearance aisle. Walmart will eventually need to move this inventory to make room for whatever comes next.
Hand Tools & Storage: This is the sweet spot. If you aren’t invested in the battery platform, look for deals on HART hand tools, storage, and accessories. A hammer or a wrench doesn’t need a battery, so if the price drops, grab it.
Corded Tools: Like hand tools, corded saws and drills are great pickups during a liquidation since you don’t have to worry about future battery availability.
Warning for Existing HART Users
If you are already deep into the HART 20V or 40V ecosystem, you have a decision to make.
Stock Up Now: Once these tools are gone, fresh batteries will become very hard to find. If you love your HART mower or impact driver, buy extra batteries now or during the initial clearance wave.
Don’t Wait: Do not expect third-party support to last forever. Securing your power source is priority number one.
Our Take: What Replaces HART at Walmart? This leaves a massive void in the Walmart tool aisle. Who fills it?
Hyper Tough: It is very likely we will see an expansion of Walmart’s house brand, Hyper Tough, to cover more entry-level needs.
The SKIL Prediction: In my opinion, the top contender to take over the “Prosumer” slot at Walmart is SKIL. They have been crushing it with their PWRCORE lineup, and they fit that price-to-performance gap perfectly.
The Longshot: Could we see FLEX enter the chat? It’s less likely given their premium positioning, but in the tool world, never say never.
The death of the HART business at TTI is a bummer for fans of the brand, but a potential goldmine for savvy shoppers. We will be tracking the inventory and prices closely. When the clearance stickers start hitting the shelves, you’ll be the first to know.
[Keep it locked to Struggleville.net for the latest updates on this liquidation.]
Check the current Hart rollbacks and clearance items at Walmart!
About the Author
My name is PJ, and I’m the founder of Struggleville.net and TheStruggleville YouTube channel. Since 2015, I’ve been a full-time professional tool reviewer and deal hunter. I post new content daily to do the heavy lifting for you—I find the deals, test the tools, and report on the latest industry news. My mission is to help you spot the real value from the marketing gimmicks so you can build a high-quality workshop for less.