Home Depot offers nationwide express delivery from local stores

The Home Depot on Tuesday announced the nationwide rollout of express delivery, expanding the service by using more than 2,300 stores as local fulfillment centers for both professional contractors and do-it-yourself customers. Express delivery previously was available in some markets. The home improvement retailer said nearly every item in its stories is available for delivery in three hours or less for a small flat fee, with no subscription or membership required. It expects to add even faster delivery speeds in the months ahead. “The majority of those deliveries are actually happening in less than one hour,” said Jordan Broggi, executive vice president of customer experience and president of online, during a conference call with analysts to discuss the company’s second-quarter results.