Home Depot news and trends

Home Depot Targets Pros to Spark New Growth

April 21, 2026
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Home Depot Buys SIMPL Automation to Support Same-Day Delivery
Acquisitions // April 17, 2026

The Home Depot aims to strengthen its same-day and next-day fulfillment strategy with its acquisition of SIMPL Automation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Home Depot’s B2B Business Nears 50% of Revenue Amid DIY Slowdown
Earnings // February 24, 2026

Home Depot is learning to grow even when housing does not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Home Depot AI Feature Lets Contractors Predict Project Costs
artificial intelligence // February 06, 2026

The Home Depot has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature that helps professional renovators, remodelers, builders and specialty tradespeople create a list of the materials they will need for a project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Home Depot Cuts 800 Jobs in Technology Organization and Other Corporate Teams
Retail // January 28, 2026

Home Depot is cutting 800 roles in its technology organization and other corporate teams, CNBC reported Wednesday (Jan. 28), citing a company spokesperson. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
Lowe’s and Home Depot Tap AI to Capture DIY Spend

December 10, 2025
The traditional consumer journey from initial home project idea to completed build is notoriously inefficient, opaque and cash intensive. Retailers and construction managers are now turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to create a streamlined, digitally native decision path that dictates where and how money is spent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

Target’s New Strategy? Locking Up Essentials, Letting Luxury Loose

October 09, 2023
Why do so many shoppers like Target or Walmart? For some, it’s considered a nearby oasis that offers affordable prices on a diverse range of products. From groceries to clothing...

As Target Closes Stores, H&M Looks to Tech to Stop Retail Theft 

October 02, 2023
The intersection of technology, social dynamics and economic factors has created an environment where theft — both individual and organized — has proliferated. And H&M is the most recent victim...

On The Agenda: The Power of Payments in Driving Digital Transformation

June 17, 2022
With smartphone penetration a done deal, 4G speeds now common and all our food and merchandise orderable online and delivered straight to the front door, you might guess the digital...

Quick Reads
Home Depot Targets Pros to Spark New Growth

April 21, 2026
In a home improvement market that has been flat, The Home Depot is looking to grow by gaining share among professional contractors and builders, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (April 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Home Depot Buys SIMPL Automation to Support Same-Day Delivery

April 17, 2026
The Home Depot aims to strengthen its same-day and next-day fulfillment strategy with its acquisition of SIMPL Automation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Home Depot AI Feature Lets Contractors Predict Project Costs

February 06, 2026
The Home Depot has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature that helps professional renovators, remodelers, builders and specialty tradespeople create a list of the materials they will need for a...

Home Depot Cuts 800 Jobs in Technology Organization and Other Corporate Teams

January 28, 2026
Home Depot is cutting 800 roles in its technology organization and other corporate teams, CNBC reported Wednesday (Jan. 28), citing a company spokesperson. Get the Full Story Complete the form...