Home Depot
Home Depot
An examination of the firm's decision to expand to South America.
1,125 words (
approx. 4.5 pages) |
5 sources |
2000
Paper Summary:
Home Depot, one of the world=s three largest home improvement centers, has opted to expand its operations into South America, beginning with a retail base in Chile. This act is in the face of uncertain economic conditions in that region.
From the Paper:
"Home Depot and South American Penetration
Situation
Home Depot, one of the world=s three largest home improvement centers, has opted to expand its operations into South America, beginning with a retail base in Chile. This act is in the face of uncertain economic conditions in that region.
Home Depot=s Resources
With annual retail sales in excess of $30 billion, Atlanta-based The Home Depot, currently has 750 stores throughout the United States, Canada, South America and Puerto Rico, and is North America's largest home improvement retailer (AThe Home Depot...@. 1999).
Each store stocks approximately 40,000 to 50,000 kinds of building materials, home improvement supplies, and lawn and garden..."
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