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  • June 2001 (Revised August 2003)
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Home Depot, Inc. in the New Millennium

By: Krishna G. Palepu and Jeremy Cott
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:22
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Abstract

After nearly two decades of spectacular performance, Home Depot reported a disappointing performance in the year 2000. The company began expanding its business scope as a result of saturating its growth in the core business. This case explores whether the disappointing performance is just a temporary slip or if the company is reaching the limits of sustainability of its competitive advantage.

Keywords

Growth Management; Expansion; Valuation; Performance; Business Strategy; Corporate Finance; Retail Industry

Citation

Palepu, Krishna G., and Jeremy Cott. "Home Depot, Inc. in the New Millennium." Harvard Business School Case 101-117, June 2001. (Revised August 2003.)

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Krishna G. Palepu

Accounting and Management
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