Home Depot reshuffles leadership to accelerate tech innovation
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The company is consolidating tech teams under the leadership of its new EVP and CTO as part of this effort. Retailers are searching for ways to elevate customer experience and use technology to drive growth while navigating uncertain market conditions and economic headwinds. The restructuring aims to capture a greater share of the home improvement market, and "enable smarter, faster innovation and create a more seamless customer experience for DIY and Pro customers," CEO Ted Decker said in a statement. In January, the company cut 800 jobs at its Atlanta store support center, most of which were focused on its technology organization. Although Home Depot declined to provide more details about technology's role in its organizational realignment, the March announcement of Bell's appointment said she would focus on enterprise-wide integration of agentic AI and machine learning to "create a seamless, interconnected and data-driven experience for The Home Depot's associates, DIYers and Pro customers." Home Depot has worked to adopt and scale AI tools over the past few years, including the launch of Magic Apron, a suite of generative AI tools aimed at improving customer experience. An expanded partnership with Google Cloud brought more capabilities earlier this year . The company further expanded its digital hub in March, adding capabilities for professional builders...
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