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Home Depot's rise from a scrappy startup to the world's largest specialty retailer is a story of visionary retail innovation, cultural transformation, and strategic resilience. Founded by Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank, Ken Langone, and Pat Farrah after being fired from their previous jobs, th
Home Depot's rise from a scrappy startup to the world's largest specialty retailer is a story of visionary retail innovation, cultural transformation, and strategic resilience. Founded by Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank, Ken Langone, and Pat Farrah after being fired from their previous jobs, th
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People
Bernie MarcusKen LangonePat FarrahSol PriceBob NardelliFrank Blake
Companies
Home DepotLowe'sHD Supply
Topics
Business NewsCorporate StrategyE CommerceEntrepreneurshipLeadershipManagementSmall Business
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