The Home Depot opened The Home Depot Supply in Mesquite, Texas, in late February and plans to open additional units in Milpitas, Calif., in May and Highlands Ranch, Col., in June.
The Supply stores are set up to serve the needs of the professional contractor, with separate areas for electrical, paint, plumbing, millwork, hardware, lumber and building materials, each staffed with seasoned professionals, averaging 10 years in the trades. Two other Supply stores are operating in Phoenix and Colma, Calif.