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HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC.

The Home Depot operates more than 2,300 warehouse-style home improvement stores across North America, serving DIYers, contractors and Do-It-For-Me customers with around 475,000 associates.

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

The company serves three principal customer groups: do-it-yourself homeowners, professional contractors and Do-It-For-Me customers. Its stated mission is to make home improvement accessible, affordable and achievable for everyone. Alongside its physical footprint, The Home Depot pursues an interconnected retail model, integrating technology across channels to serve customers however they shop, with ongoing work in retail technology and innovation.

The company describes an "inverted pyramid" operating philosophy that places customers and front-line associates first. Its eight core values include Respect for All People and Taking Care of Our People, and employees are commonly referred to as "orange-blooded". Industry verticals span home improvement retail, hardware, DIY consumer retail, professional contractor supply and home renovation.

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