Overview
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico and a large online business at homedepot.com. It sells tools, building materials, garden, home décor, appliances and more to both homeowners and professional contractors. For a brand in DIY, tools, garden or home, The Home Depot is one of the biggest retail channels in North America.
Who is behind The Home Depot
The Home Depot was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1978 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In fiscal 2025, which ended on 01.02.2026, net sales were USD 164.7 billion, up 3.2%. The company opened 12 new stores during the year, for 2,359 stores at year-end, and plans around 15 more in fiscal 2026.
Online, stores and Pros
Online sales made up 15.9% of net sales in fiscal 2025, and online sales grew about 10% on a comparable basis. More than half of online orders are fulfilled through stores. The Home Depot is putting much of its focus on professional customers ("Pros"). It acquired SRS Distribution in 2024 and, through SRS, the building products distributor GMS in September 2025, and it also owns HD Supply.
How brands can work with The Home Depot
The Home Depot works with brands as suppliers. Products can be sold in stores, online only, or both, and The Home Depot buys and lists them according to its supplier requirements. A brand approaching The Home Depot should be ready with:
- A clear fit with a Home Depot department and its customers, whether homeowners, Pros or both.
- US or North American logistics that can supply stores, distribution centres or direct-to-customer orders.
- Supplier compliance, typically including EDI, packaging and labelling, product safety and liability insurance.
- Rich product content, since detailed specifications, images and reviews drive online sales.
- Pricing and margin that work for a high-volume retailer.
Why The Home Depot matters for brands
The Home Depot reaches a very large audience of homeowners and professionals, in stores and online. For a DIY, tools, garden or home brand, a listing there brings scale and credibility in North America.
How eBrands looks at The Home Depot
eBrands works with brands on marketplaces and retail channels across Europe and North America. If you have a home, garden or DIY brand and want to see how The Home Depot could sit alongside the channels you already use, we are happy to talk it through.
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