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Hermès International is a French luxury goods manufacturer known for its high-quality craftsmanship and exclusive products. The company operates in the luxury industry, offering a diverse range of products including leather goods, fashion accessories, apparel, fragrances, and home furnishings. Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, the company started as a harness workshop in Paris, catering initially to the European nobility. Today, Hermès is headquartered in Paris, France, and maintains a global presence with a network of boutiques in key metropolitan areas worldwide. The company's strategic positioning is characterized by its commitment to artisanal craftsmanship and limited production runs, which supports its brand exclusivity and premium price positioning.

Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,364 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool, and landscaping projects, while the 2025 purchase of GMS will lift building product sales through 1,340 distribution locations.