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Bernard Marcus (born May 12, 1929) is an American billionaire businessman. He co-founded The Home Depot. He was the company's first CEO and first chairman until retiring in 2002.
Jul 3, 2024 · About Bernard Marcus. Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank cofounded Home Depot in 1978 after being fired from their jobs at a regional hardware store. In 1981, Marcus, Blank and early investor...
Bernard Marcus. Home Depot. 1978–1997. Industry: Retail. Era: 1970. Marcus and Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank met while they were both working at a California-based home improvement chain.
Marcus is a co-founder of Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer. The Atlanta-based company has more than 2,300 stores in North America and had revenue of $152.7 billion in the...
As respected business pioneers, Bernard Marcus and Arthur Blank established The Home Depot in 1978 as co-founders of the company. With a unique vision to create expansive home improvement superstores, they launched the first two Home Depot stores in 1979 after securing necessary capital from investment banker Ken Langone.
Dec 20, 2019 · Home Depot co-founder Bernard “Bernie” Marcus is well-known in philanthropic, political and business circles. His foundation, established 30 years ago, supports hundreds of Jewish, medical and other organizations around the world.
Overview. In a classic all–American rags–to–riches story, billionaire Bernard Marcus ascended from a childhood in the tenements of Newark to the co–founding of the world's largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot, Inc., making him one of the richest men in America.