Marcus contribution, alternative view
“Our industry continues to shower praise on Bernie Marcus. I hope that all of you who provide the mediums for praising old Bernie remember that much of his success contributed to the demise of scores of mom-and-pop shops.
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Post a CommentAs a proud associate of The
As a proud associate of The Home Depot, I take great exception to Eric Ziedrich's comments (in the Readers Response area) regarding Bernie Marcus.
No one believes that Bernie is God - but he is, and was, a true visionary. He understood what the people wanted and needed - and provided it for them.
The Home Depot might have contributed to "the demise of scores of mom-and-pop shops" but I wonder how the general consumer feels (and felt) about one-stop shopping at reduced prices?
And, I also wonder how the 1000's of associates and believers (in Bernie's vision) feel about becoming significantly more wealthy because of Bernie and Arthur and Pat and Ken and Ron etc.
And, as for Bernie being praised for his generosity - there is no irony here. Bernie has always preached "Giving Back" - always preached "Take Care of Each Other" - and always preached "Respect for all". But Bernie didn't just preach it - he lived it and (obviously) he still does.
Respectfully submitted by Bill Henn - a present associate at the Union II Home Depot in New Jersey.
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