US home improvement retailer The Home Depot plans to open 12 new stores across eight states in 2026.

The expansion will add more than 1.6 million square feet of retail space to the company’s US footprint, targeting high-growth regions from Southern California to Florida.

According to the retailer, the additional stores will also strengthen fulfilment operations, with over half of its online orders already processed through physical outlets.

“States include Texas, Arizona, Florida, California, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Utah, and Tennessee. The company said the expansion is aimed at better serving professional builders and homeowners in fast-growing markets while supporting housing demand and the maintenance of aging homes. Each new store is said to feature upgrades including flexible checkout areas, specialty showrooms, enhanced merchandising displays, larger garden centers, expanded space for online order pickup, and full-service tool rental centers.”

Source: retail-insight-network.com