HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC.

The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer. Founded in 1978 with two stores in Atlanta, Georgia, HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC. now operates more than 2,300 warehouse-style stores across North America and employs approximately 475,000 associates. Its stores carry a broad selection of home improvement products and are staffed by associates who advise customers on how to complete their projects.

The company serves three customer groups: do-it-yourself consumers, professional contractors, and Do-It-For-Me customers. Its retail model combines physical stores with technology, spanning interconnected retail, retail technology and the integration of digital and in-store channels. The stated mission is to help people improve the places they call home, with a focus on making home improvement accessible and affordable.

Internally, the company describes an inverted pyramid structure that places customers and front-line associates first, alongside eight core values that include Respect for All People and Taking Care of Our People. Associates are referred to as “orange-blooded”. The company operates across the United States and North America in home improvement retail, hardware and building materials.