Home Depot Invests Billions to Court Contractors as XGS Celebrates 40 Years
Xpress Global Systems marks its 40th year as a specialized carrier with a 30-center network that includes warehousing and distribution for Home Depot in Las Vegas. Home Depot plans to invest billions of dollars to attract professional contractors in response to softer DIY demand.
1. Xpress Global Systems Marks 40 Years
Xpress Global Systems began in 1986 as Crown Transport in Dalton, Georgia, specializing in oversized, damage-prone carpet freight. Through strategic acquisitions and network expansion, it has grown into a national carrier with 30 centers and provides warehousing and distribution services for Home Depot in Las Vegas.
2. Home Depot Shifts Focus to Professional Contractors
Facing softer DIY consumer spending, Home Depot is allocating billions of dollars to attract professional contractors. This initiative includes enhanced services, dedicated pro pricing and loyalty programs aimed at diversifying revenue and offsetting declines in the retail DIY segment.