Moving freight from ports, to our stores, and to our customers in the safest, most efficient manner possible is a daily goal at The Home Depot.Michelle Livingstone, The Home Depot’s vice president of transportation, recently sat down with DC Velocity to talk about how sustainability and moving freight go hand-in-hand.

Like any father, Kevin Leneker wants the best for his son Bryson. He wants him to be able to play any sports he likes, be a part of his community and work in an environment where he can contribute in a meaningful way.

In the sea of tech innovation that is the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), one thing was abundantly clear at this year’s showcase: the age of the “Smart Home” has arrived.

Many families are experiencing a role reversal in their homes: adult children caring for their elderly parents. And as our loved ones age, so do their homes. When seniors and their caregivers can’t maintain a home, nonprofits and volunteers can help fill the gap to ensure the safety of those who cared for their children. Meet Shirley Bascom, a U.S. Navy veteran. Her daughter, Teri, spearheaded…

The Home Depot Homer Bucket is known for being versatile: from acting as a fishing pail to serving as a makeshift basket. Recently, a dance instructor just outside of Boston found a totally new and unexpected use for this “all-purpose” bucket – as a prop in a tap dance routine.

Think of the last time you made a purchase you absolutely loved. A hand-crafted bowl from a local artist. A spontaneous ticket to a dream destination.At the 2017 National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York City, companies showcased how they are striving to create these types meaningful customer-product connections using data.For the executives at The Home Depot—a company with…

The Atlanta Falcons are going to the Super Bowl for the second time in franchise history. Today, Home Depot associates in Atlanta, the company’s hometown, celebrated accordingly. 

The National Retail Federation’s Big Show is one of the world’s largest stages for showcasing the innovative technologies of the coming year. Technologies that used to be thought of as fringe are now being pulled into mainstream commerce in fascinating ways.Here’s a look at five tech trends that will change the way you shop in 2017:1. Virtual RealityOnce niche, virtual reality is now becoming a…

An hour from the Gulf of Mexico, a 30,000-acre farm in South Texas is helping The Home Depot decrease its carbon emissions while providing some nice economic benefits to the surrounding community. The Home Depot has partnered with EDP Renewables North America to purchase wind energy from the Los Mirasoles Wind Farm in McAllen, Texas. Boasting 125 turbines, the energy purchased from the farm is…

A massive pine tree slices through Robert Bailey’s backyard. The 12,600-pound trunk crashed through his house on January 22 when an EF3 tornado roared through Albany, GA.“This tree went from ceiling to floor,” he sighs. Bailey was three hours away in Atlanta when the tornado hit. His wife and teenage daughter called him from the house as the storm approached. He could hear the trees cracking…