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4
Enhance
the Core
In 25 years, we grew from $7 million in sales per year to $8 million in sales per hour.
By listening to our customers, we continue to develop
innovative and distinctive products that meet their
needs. During 2004, The Home Depot provided the industry’s
best assortment of merchandise. Many of our products, including
RIDGID®power tools, Behr Premium Plus® paints, Toro®lawn mow-
ers and Vermont Castings™ gas grills have received accolades
from leading consumer organizations. Throughout 2004, our
products won over 20 major awards for innovation, energy
efficiency and value.
Our innovation is carefully planned. Through our market-back
customer approach, Innovation Center and Councils, we work to
understand consumer needs and drive this knowledge into our
stores and product and service development process.