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- With an 11% growth in sales<\/a><\/span> in the fourth fiscal quarter, Home Depot expects to beat Wall Street\u2019s expectations for 2022. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Home Depot has set its sights on reaching $200 billion in annual sales <\/a><\/span>this year, close to a $50 billion increase from the previous fiscal year. <\/span><\/li>\n
- They have invested $1.2 billion to improve their supply chain<\/a><\/span>, especially for their flatbed distribution centers. <\/span><\/li>\n
- To ensure same-day deliveries<\/a><\/span> to 90% of the US population, Home Depot has acquired the services of Walmart Inc. delivery service provider- GoLocal. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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With over 40 years of experience in selling do-it-yourself products for home improvement, Home Depot has become the fourth largest<\/a><\/span> company in terms of worldwide retail sales.<\/span> As Home Depot appoints a new CEO, Ted Decker, here are some of the growth strategies he has envisioned for their 5-year growth plan.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Focus on Home Professionals:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Under its new leadership, Ted Decker wants people (home professionals) to consider Home Depot for larger and planned orders, from the usual mentality of a last-minute shopping store to find the tool for job completion. This will ensure they maintain their growth rate, keep the pandemic momentum going, and reach their annual sales target of $200 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail reports the home improvement project undertaken by home professionals during the pandemic has led to sales of $40 million in the past two years, which was the same observed during the 2009-2018 period!<\/span><\/p>\n
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Competition with Lowe\u2019s:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Lowe\u2019s has been offering do-it-yourself products (accounting for 80% of its customers), so to fend off the competition, Home Depot is investing 1.2 billion in its supply chain and is planning to open 40+ stores across the US within the next five years. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Decker states that Home Depot is investing in flatbed distribution centers, which cover 7000 sq. ft. of flooring compared to the current 3000 sq. ft. This ensures the required quantities (storage space) for fast deliveries are met.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Improving Final Mile Deliveries:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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- Home Depot has set its sights on reaching $200 billion in annual sales <\/a><\/span>this year, close to a $50 billion increase from the previous fiscal year. <\/span><\/li>\n