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Back in 1979, Bernie Marcus said, “The Home Depot concept is to provide the most complete assortment of lumber, building materials and home improvement products, competitively priced in a service-oriented retail situation.”
When The Home Depot was founded in 1978, Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank had no idea how revolutionary this new “hardware store” would be for home improvement and the retail industry. Today, we’re proud to be the world’s largest home improvement retailer.
Jul 24, 2018 · Ken Langone was cofounder of The Home Depot. His financial prowess enabled Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank and Pat Farrah to develop a new mega concept that opened in Atlanta in 1978.
The company was incorporated in June 1978 as a result of a corporate management shake-up by new ownership of the Handy Dan home center chain. As a result of the managerial shuffle, Bernard Marcus, Arthur Blank, and Ronald Brill found themselves out of work.
Feb 15, 2024 · On June 22, 1979, the first two stores opened simultaneously in metro Atlanta, Georgia. They occupied spaces leased from the department store J.C. Penney and had immediate success. After two years of success, The Home Depot went public on the NASDAQ and joined the New York Stock Exchange in 1984.
Jun 1, 2018 · In 1979, the co-founders of Home Depot planned to start the company with four locations in Atlanta. But when it came time to stock the shelves, they couldn’t afford to buy enough merchandise....
Nov 7, 2023 · 1978: Founded on February 6 in Marietta, Georgia. Founders include Bernard Marcus, Arthur Blank, Ron Brill, Pat Farrah, and Ken Langone. 1979: The first three Home Depot outlets opened in the Atlanta area, with a fourth opening in 1980. 1981: Home Depot went public on the NASDAQ on September 22.
