Home Depot co founder Bernie Marcus dies

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies

Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot who became a billionaire philanthropist and GOP donor, has died at the age of 95.

Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies at 95

Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.

The Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus Dies at 95

Billionaire, philanthropist and political donor Bernie Marcus died in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family.

Business - Inc. - 2 hours ago

Bernie Marcus, Co-Founder of Home Depot, Is Dead at 95

In 1978 he came up with the idea of a warehouselike store that would appeal to the do-it-yourself homeowner. The chain became the world’s largest home-improvement retailer.

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Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder of Home Depot, Dies at 95

His chain of warehouse-style stores used cavernous interiors and low prices to lure customers.

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