- The Home Depot will host The Orange Exchange event for the second year on February 18, 2027, hosting suppliers for pitch sessions and product capability demonstrations.
- The initiative seeks to connect small business product suppliers with merchants and leaders at The Home Depot to drive collaboration and increase value among customers and associates.
- Applications are open today through December 15, 2026.
The Home Depot will host its second year of The Orange Exchange event on February 18, 2027, welcoming prospective merchandise suppliers onsite for targeted pitch sessions and product capability demonstrations. Interested suppliers can submit applications starting today through December 15, 2026.
This program connects U.S. small business suppliers with merchants and business leaders at The Home Depot, turning emerging vendor growth into real value for customers and associates. Individual pitch sessions will feature live demos and real-time feedback.
"Partnering with innovative U.S. small businesses allows us to bring innovation and quality products to our customers while supporting entrepreneurship and growth,” Candace Rodriguez, Senior Director of Sustainability and Supplier Pipeline, said.
The selected suppliers will be assessed on criteria including market readiness, production capacity, and fulfillment capabilities. Innovation will also be evaluated, as The Home Depot merchandising recognizes suppliers’ commitment to delivering products of the best quality and value.
U.S. based small businesses interested in becoming a product supplier can submit your product proposals here and apply to join the family of partners helping to bring the best products and services to our Home Depot customers.
