National home improvement retailer The Home Depot today said it has expanded its express delivery service, saying the move offers rapid fulfillment for “a small flat fee” in U.S. markets.
The network leverages the company’s supply chain network and its more than 2,000 U.S. stores functioning as fulfillment hubs, allowing customers to get qualifying items delivered in three hours or less. And the company said it expects to offer even faster delivery speeds in the months ahead.
For now, the express service provides free same-day delivery on orders of $25 or more placed by 4 p.m. Working in conjunction with local stores, the network delivers more than 65% of in-stock parcel products same day or next day, and approximately 55% of in-stock big and bulky orders within two days. And it supports next day major appliance delivery for items like refrigerators, washers, and dryers.
“Customers expect products to be available when and where they need them, and Express Delivery helps us meet that expectation with a fast, reliable solution,” said Jordan Broggi, Home Depot’s EVP of Interconnected Retail. “Whether you’re a DIYer who needs one more bag of fertilizer to finish the yard or a Pro running short on adhesives and caulk for a time-sensitive job, Express Delivery makes it easier than ever for our customers to get the supplies they need, right when they need them most.”
