Home Depot(HD) Prnewswire·2025-03-20 12:00Core Insights - The Home Depot is launching its Spring Black Friday event from April 3-16, 2025, to support customers in their home improvement projects during the spring season [2][4] - A survey indicates that 64% of homeowners and renters consider spring cleaning as the start of the season, with common tasks including window cleaning, grill cleaning, and gardening [1][5] - The company emphasizes the mental health benefits of spring projects, with 85% of respondents stating that these activities positively impact their well-being [5] Company Initiatives - The Home Depot is offering significant discounts on various outdoor and gardening products during the Spring Black Friday event, including tools and supplies for landscaping and gardening [2][4] - The introduction of the Magic Apron AI tool aims to assist customers with project guidance and product reviews, enhancing the shopping experience [5][6] - The company is providing free delivery on over two million online items and same-day or next-day delivery on select products [4] Survey Findings - The survey conducted by Reputation Leaders involved 5,000 American adults, revealing that 76% believe spring projects help alleviate 'spring fever' [2][8] - Among those planning gardening projects, 68% report that gardening brings them happiness, and 65% believe it contributes to their health [5] - The most common landscaping task identified for 2025 is adding or refreshing mulch in garden beds, with 52% of respondents planning to undertake this project [5] Company Overview - The Home Depot operates 2,347 retail stores and over 780 branches across North America, employing over 470,000 associates [7] - The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is included in major indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 [7]