🌐 Learn more about Home Depot's $5.5B acquisition of GMS: br br The Home Depot just made a $5.5 billion power move. In this video, we break down their completed acquisition of specialty building materials distributor GMS and why it signals a major strategic shift away from DIY consumers and toward professional contractors. br br We’ll explain how this deal, done through their SRS's subsidiary, is a direct response to a cooling housing market and high interest rates. More importantly, we’ll show how Home Depot is building a specialized wholesale empire designed to be the one-stop shop for pros, offering everything from drywall and steel framing to seamless digital ordering and job-site delivery. br br This isn’t just another corporate acquisition; it’s a glimpse into the future of the construction supply industry and a head-to-head battle with rivals like Lowe's. br br Chapters br 0:03 The $5.5 Billion Bet br 0:28 Why DIY is Slowing Down br 1:10 The SRS and GMS Master Plan br 2:07 Serving the "Whole Pro" br 2:45 The Lowe's Rivalry br 3:07 What This Really Means br 3:32 Call to Action br br Subscribe for more expert analysis on the biggest business deals and strategies. br br br Join our WhatsApp and Telegram channels to stay updated.