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Foundation of The Home Depot
Bernard Marcus and Arthur Blank founded The Home Depot to help people installing or buying furniture. -
First event of The Home Depot
The first stores were opened in Florida in Hollywood and Ft. Lauderdale. -
Second event of The Home Depot
The Home Depot became the largest home improvement retailer. -
Third event of The Home Depot
The Home Depot developed the Kids’ Workshop to teach building skills and safety. -
Fourth event of The Home Depot
The Home Depot expanded into Mexico with the acquisition of Del Norte. -
Fifth event of The Home Depot
The 2,000th store opened. -
Sixth event of The Home Depot
Opened first Rapid Deployment Center. -
Seventh event of The Home Depot
Closed 15 U.S stores and canceled 50 future store openings. -
Eighth event of The Home Depot
The Home Depot pledged $30 million over three years to military veteran's housing issues. -
Nineth event of The Home Depot
The Home Depot hosted more than 700 Hurricane workshops from Texas to Maine. -
Tenth event of The Home Depot
Thousands of Home Depot workers moving arround the country to bring safety to people's houses. -