Home Depot

The Home Depot is an American home improvement retailer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank and Ken Langone opened the first stores in Atlanta in 1979. Its main stores are large warehouses with tall shelves and garden centers outside. The company sells to professionals through a dedicated desk and offers delivery on bulky items such as lumber and appliances.

The stores sell building materials, tools, lumber, appliances, paint, plumbing and garden supplies. Customers include homeowners and professional contractors. The company also offers installation services and tool rental.

Home Depot operates stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and runs a large online store. It bought the supply company SRS Distribution in 2024 to serve roofing and landscaping contractors. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange. The company competes mainly with Lowe's. It employs a large number of store associates, many of whom work in trades. Its orange apron is a familiar sight in North American towns.