Home Depot announced the nationwide rollout of express delivery, using its more than 2,300 stores as local fulfillment centers for both professional contractors and do-it-yourself customers. The home improvement retailer said nearly every item in its stores is available for delivery in three hours or less for a small flat fee, with no subscription or membership required, and it expects to add even faster delivery speeds in the months ahead. Executive vice president Jordan Broggi said the majority of those deliveries are actually happening in less than one hour. The move is part of a broader retail trend toward in-store fulfillment, which diminishes demand for network carriers like FedEx and UPS. Home Depot also reported second-quarter net income of $4.8 billion, up from $4.6 billion a year earlier, with revenue up 5.7% to $47.9 billion.
The Home Depot IncNationwide express delivery from stores enhances service and likely boosts sales.
