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A Beloved Home Improvement Retailer to Open 13 More Locations This Year
Bosses at The Home Depot announced the move in a company meeting this week. The company currently has over 2,000 stores across the US, with plans to open 13 more locations this year.
"We are seeing great results from these stores, which are outperforming our expectations," said Chief Executive Ted Decker. "For fiscal 2025, we plan to open 13 new stores."
This outpaces last year’s numbers, which was also a big year for the company. In fiscal 2024, The Home Depot opened 12 new stores, including 10 in the US and two in Mexico.
Fans have raved about the chain’s user-friendly policies and customer service. One customer, who took to Facebook to share their positive experience, said: "Just another reason Home Depot is better than Lowe’s… RETURN POLICY. Have the receipt. Have the order number. Have the card that I used for purchase. Unopened. Nothing wrong with it. I’m sorry ma’am, your return expired 13 days ago. Eff those guys!!"
The Home Depot was founded by DIYers Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank in a coffee shop in LA in 1978. The pair wanted to open huge megastores where Americans could source any of their homeware needs – at affordable prices.
The next year, they opened their first two stores in Atlanta. And over 40 years later, the company has expanded to more than 2,300 stores across three countries.
The growth is set to continue this year, with a projected 2.8% increase in sales, Ted announced at the same meeting. The news comes after a Home Depot shopper fumed over a baffling delivery error. The woman, Angel Orlando, claimed the retailer had bizarrely dropped off 3,000 pounds of sand at her house – which she had never ordered. And, the company also refused to take it away, she claimed.
Home Depot Items You Can’t Return
Most merchandise bought at Home Depot is eligible for a return and a refund within 90 days of purchase. There are, however, some exceptions:
- Major appliances
- Custom products (paint, blinds, etc.)
- Special order products
- Generators
- Delivery, labor, and installation services
- Product samples
Conclusion
The Home Depot’s commitment to expanding its presence in the US and Mexico is a testament to its continued growth and success. With a projected 2.8% increase in sales this year, the company is poised for continued success.
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