Depot May 2026

Bernie felt the heat of the Georgia summer, but it was nothing compared to the fire in his gut. Just over a year ago, he and Artie had been unceremoniously fired from their jobs, told they were finished in the hardware business.

They wanted to build a "depot"—a cavernous, warehouse-style, 60,000-square-foot behemoth that made other hardware stores look like toy shops. They wanted sawdust on the floor, skid marks, and prices so low they’d turn the industry upside down. Bernie felt the heat of the Georgia summer,

The Orange Revolution Setting: Atlanta, Georgia — June 1979 They wanted sawdust on the floor, skid marks,

Tell the story of , who went from refugee to Regional Delivery Manager. Focus on the early financial struggles with Ken Langone. Which angle interests you most? Behind the Apron – Kevin's Story | The Home Depot Which angle interests you most

"It’s not just a store, it’s a mission, Artie," Bernie said, pacing in front of the cavernous, newly renovated "Treasure Island" building in Atlanta.