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Home Depot to expand distribution system in South Carolina

5 things to know about The Home Depot.1. The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer, boasting over 2,200 stores in North America.2. The chain was founded by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank in 1978. The current CEO is Craig Menear.3. The first two stores opened June 22, 1979, in Atlanta, where the company is still headquartered.4. The Home Depot has approximately 500,000 associates in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and over 27,000 associates in Georgia.5. In 2020, The Home Depot generated $132.1 billion in revenue.
By The Associated Press
Sept 24, 2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Home Depot is announcing plans to expand its operations throughout South Carolina.

The Georgia-based home improvement retailer will grow its distribution operations at facilities in Charleston, Greenville, Jasper and Lexington counties, WIS-TV reported.

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The expansion plans are expected to create nearly 100 new jobs and increase the company’s distribution capabilities in the state, officials said.

Home Depot was founded in 1978 in Atlanta and now has about 2,300 stores in North America.

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