Home Depot
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About Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Home Depot operates 2,300+ stores across the US, Canada, and Mexico, with approximately $152 billion in annual revenue and 465,000+ employees. Home Depot is publicly traded (NYSE: HD) with a $400+ billion market cap. The company sells building materials, tools, lumber, hardware, plumbing, electrical, paint, garden, appliances, and decor. Home Depot's pro contractor business is approximately half of revenue — Pro Xtra loyalty serves contractors with bulk discounts, free delivery, and dedicated lanes. Consumer-facing innovations include the Home Depot mobile app (top-rated retail app), in-aisle product locators, Curbside Pickup, and Same-Day Delivery via partnerships. Home Depot's brand strategy emphasizes 'doers' — DIYers and pros — through orange-aproned associate culture and authoritative product knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Home Depot vs Lowe's: which is better?
Home Depot edges Lowe's on: pro contractor business strength, larger overall scale, slightly better-stocked lumber and hardware sections, and better mobile app/digital ordering. Lowe's edges Home Depot on: appliances (better selection and showroom experience), home decor and furnishings, and slightly better-organized stores in some markets. For pros and serious DIYers: Home Depot. For appliances and home decor: Lowe's. For everyday home improvement, both are comparable — choose based on which is closer or has the specific product in stock.
Does Home Depot price match?
Yes. Home Depot price matches identical in-stock items from major competitors (Lowe's, Menards, online retailers like Amazon for identical SKUs). Bring evidence (advertisement, screenshot, or printout) to the customer service desk. Home Depot also offers a 'Lower Price Guarantee' beating competitor prices by 10% on identical items in some categories. Their 'No-Questions-Asked' return policy (90 days for most items, 365 days for select Home Depot brands like Husky tools) is among the best in retail.