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Home Depot (HD -1.73%) is arguably one of the world's best brick-and-mortar retailers.

While the near-term outlook suggests continued operating challenges for HD in fiscal 2025, its One Home Depot strategy and execution indicate long-term growth potential.

This week features the largest list of dividend increases ever, with 50 companies, including Coca-Cola extending its 63-year streak with a 5.2% increase. My strategy focuses on companies with consistent dividend growth and outperforming benchmarks, using data from the "U.S. Dividend Champions" spreadsheet and NASDAQ. I recommend the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF for broad U.S. equity exposure and the Cohen & Steers REIT & Preferred Income Fund for REITs.

When volatility hits the stock market, there's nothing like owning a portfolio of strong companies that pay consistent dividends every quarter. If you choose wisely, you can put together a collection of elite businesses that will make regular cash deposits to your investment account for the rest of your life.

HD's strategic efforts, including the 'One Home Depot' investment plan, appear encouraging. It introduces Magic Apron, which is a proprietary suite of generative AI tools.

To build a company that stands out, marketing experts all say one thing: "Branding is everything." Although creating an iconic brand is easier said than done, once achieved, it can have remarkable benefits for a business.

Home Depot has rolled out an online concierge, powered by generative artificial intelligence, to help answer customers' questions about millions of products and even how to get projects done.

Home Depot has reportedly begun using generative AI to bolster its online shopping services.

Costco (COST 1.05%) and Home Depot (HD 1.22%) are two leading retailers that investors are surely familiar with. They have strong industry positions within their specific verticals, whether it's general merchandise or home improvement.