Home Depot has been in the news recently due to various incidents, including federal prosecutors in Oregon uncovering a group using stolen credit cards to rent Home Depot equipment for resale on Facebook Marketplace. Additionally, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Home Depot violated labor laws by firing an employee who refused to remove a 'BLM' slogan from their work apron. Furthermore, reports indicate that retailers, including Home Depot, are facing threats from organized retail crime, resulting in inventory losses and safety risks for employees.
Home Depot, Inc. is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, offering tools, construction products, and services. Headquartered in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, with an Atlanta mailing address, the company operates numerous stores nationwide. Known for its wide range of products and services catering to home improvement needs, Home Depot has a significant presence in the retail industry.