Home Depot also known as the home improvement store was brought to life by by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank in 1978. Home Depot even then took knowing their customers, wants and needs seriously. Their employees under went hours of training on every aspect of home improvements. The chain was the first to transform the home improvement industry. The Home improvement store has since grown exponentially into a massive home improvement conglomerate. They formed partnerships with top industry manufacturers. Producing all the tools and know how to customers who enjoy those do it yourself project.
Fast forward to now the chain is 10 times what was in the 1970s. There are now over 2,000 stores in the U.S. Canada, China and Mexico. Home Depot has maintained the title of being the world's largest home improvement specialty store. The company's growth was massive. In 2005 it launched it's online home furnishing store. Home Depot started to cut back on opening stores in 2011. They took a budget of over a billion dollars and invested it into their online presence.
They have been constantly making with their online store in order to benefit consumers. The chain has made shopping online a whole new experience for the home improvement shopper. It is a fact more and more people are shopping online versus going into the store. People like the convenience of being able to shop on the go rather having to run this place and that place. Take a look at some of the benefits one has available to them by shopping online.
Buy Online Pick Up In Stores:
Home Depot Online's latest added feature is the buy online and pick up what you need at your local store. When you choose your item you can check the inventory of your closest Home Depot store. It will let you know if the product is available in a store near your for pick up.
Protection Plan:
The chain has implemented a product protection plan for consumers. Product is less than $3,000 they will compensate you with an eGift card replacement. Products over $300 can be replaced. 100% coverage on parts labors. No Lemons.
Low Price Guarantee:
If you find a price lower for an item with any competitor. They will be that price by 10%.
Tools and Truck Rental:
If one needs a truck or a specific to finish a project go online to the truck and tool rental. It will show you the types of tool available as well as where to pick them up.
Project: How To:
Another benefit of shopping online is "Project:How To." It gives you drop down menu of Project Guides, Buying Guides, How To Advice, Blog, Garden Club, Workshops and How-To Videos. Here, one can find the important information on any project they have decided to undertake. Each giving step-by-step instructions on home improvements projects.