Values like respect among all people, excellent customer service and giving back to communities and society,' said co-founder, Arthur Blank. 'Bernie and I founded The Home Depot with a special vision - to create a company that would keep alive the values that were important to us.

Founded in 1978, The Home Depot aimed to build the biggest home improvement superstores America had ever seen, while retaining the 'mom and pop' store sensibilities which identified smaller businesses.