The Home Depot

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Founded in 1978 in Atlanta by Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank, Pat Farrah, and Ken Langone, The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer, operating over 2,300 stores across North America.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1978
Founders: Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank, Pat Farrah, Ken Langone
Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia
Public Ticker: NYSE: HD

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot was co-founded in 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia by Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank, Pat Farrah, and investment banker Ken Langone. Their revolutionary vision was to build warehouse-sized retail stores stocked with over 25,000 products for DIY homeowners and professional contractors.

Today, The Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the world, generating over $150 billion in annual sales across 2,300+ stores in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company serves two primary customer segments: DIY homeowners and Professional (Pro) contractors through its interconnected retail and digital network.

What The Home Depot Does

Home Improvement Stores

Warehouse retail stores offering building materials, hardware, plumbing, electrical, lawn & garden, and appliances.

Pro Ecosystem (B2B)

Dedicated commercial Pro desks, jobsite delivery, trade credit, tool rental, and bulk material fulfillment.

Interconnected Retail

Supply chain fulfillment enabling Buy Online Deliver From Store (BODFS) and tool rental pickup.

Home Services

Professional installation services for HVAC, roofing, siding, flooring, countertops, and solar systems.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside The Home Depot.

Software Engineering & IT
Supply Chain & Logistics Engineering
Product Management & UX
Merchandising & Vendor Management
Store Management & Customer Service
Pro Sales & Commercial Account Mgmt
Finance & Data Analytics
Human Resources & Training

The Home Depot's History

1978
Founded in Atlanta
Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank establish The Home Depot in Atlanta, Georgia.
1981
NASDAQ IPO
Goes public on NASDAQ, later transferring to the New York Stock Exchange in 1984.
1994
Canadian Expansion
Acquires Aikenhead's Hardware to enter Canada, followed by expansion into Mexico in 2001.
2017
One Home Depot Investment
Launches $11 billion 'One Home Depot' strategy uniting physical store network with digital e-commerce.
2024
SRS Distribution Acquisition
Acquires SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion, dramatically expanding Pro trade fulfillment capabilities.