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Now Hiring – Orchard Supply Hardware
Now Hiring – Orchard Supply Hardware
Have you heard the news? Orchard Supply Hardware, your neighborhood hardware and garden store is growing and will be…
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Bruce Levitin shared thisBruce Levitin shared thisGreat opportunity to join a growing organization and help lead our Supply Chain transformation!
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Bruce Levitin posted thisOpportunity: Looking for a Manager of International Supply Chain. The position will be located in either Northern CA or Salt Lake City.
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Bruce Levitin liked thisBruce Levitin liked thisIn the 90s, I told everyone who visited our factory that our red paint was a secret formula. It was not a secret formula. We were particular about our shade of red, but there was nothing particularly secret about it. Let me explain. 😆 The first few tours I gave, I told people the plain truth, and then I watched their faces. You see, at the time, Radio Flyer was in real trouble. We had no new products and nothing flashy to announce. What we did have was a factory on the west side of Chicago making little red wagons, and it turned out people thought that was pretty cool! So I started inviting anyone who would come: local TV stations, radio programs, anybody remotely interested in showing up for a tour. And every single time we got to the paint department, someone would ask: "Is that red paint your secret formula?" "No, it's not." And I'd watch them deflate. So I started playing around with my answer. . . "Yes, it is! Radio Flyer Red! I could tell you the formula but then I'd have to kill you." People loved it and they laughed every time. Eventually, I had our paint supplier print labels that read SECRET FORMULA RADIO FLYER RED PAINT, and we stuck them on every barrel in the department. The same thing happened with the bell. There was a very loud bell in the factory, and it would ring in the middle of tours. People would ask what it meant. The first few times I said, "That's our paging system," and got a look I can only describe as polite. So I switched up that reply, too. "Every time that bell rings, it means we sold a wagon!” (I was inspired by It’s a Wonderful Life, IYKYK). People loved that one even more. They'd laugh, and then as we kept walking and the bell kept ringing, they'd say things like "must be a good sales day!" None of this was strategic, per se. I was just 25 years old with nothing new to sell. So I guess my lesson is this: Play around with what you've got. And if you ain't got much, get creative and have fun with your storytelling. ☺️
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Bruce Levitin liked thisCouldn’t be more excited to join this amazing team!Bruce Levitin liked thisThis week we’re welcoming an extremely talented and accomplished leader: Tony Harris. Tony is joining Todd’s team to lead Store Development, bringing with him an impressive track record of growth, innovation, and talent development. Some of the best ideas come from people who have led well in different parts of the consumer sector, and we are excited to learn from Tony and see his impact on our capital projects, format innovation, and the teams who scale initiatives. Welcome to Michaels Stores, Tony! 🚀
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Bruce Levitin liked thisBruce Levitin liked thisFor the last 29.5 years I have been honored to work for The Home Depot SSC ATL. I am grateful for the years and for the many wonderful and talented people I have worked with and for. I have made some wonderful friends that I will miss dearly. So it is with joy and sadness but no regrets that I am hanging up my Orange Apron to begin my Retirement. Thank you to all for the send offs and the messages today they mean so much.
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Bruce Levitin liked thisBruce Levitin liked thisI'm excited to announce that I'm stepping into a new role as SVP and CFO of HD Supply! As I make this move, I’ve been looking back with a ton of gratitude on the last five and a half years leading the Strategic Business Development group. We’ve built something special and driven massive impact together. Huge thanks to an incredible team and all the colleagues who made that run unforgettable. Now, I couldn't be more excited to jump in, partner with the finance team, and help fuel what's next for HD Supply. Let's go!
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Bruce Levitin liked thisHitting two years with no recordable incidents is an outstanding achievement, and my California DC deserves recognition for their unwavering commitment to excellence. It’s rare to see an entire team so aligned with company priorities, but when peers are actively engaging each other, calling out safety concerns, and reinforcing safe behaviors, it’s clear they’ve embraced what it means to operate responsibly. Proud of the commitment. Let’s keep the momentum and continue working safely.
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Bruce Levitin liked thisBruce Levitin liked thisToday I attended the celebration of life for Ed Wolfe. I went thinking I knew him well. I left realizing there was so much more to know. I knew Ed as a leader of some of the most prominent Asset Protection organizations in the country. He was an early innovator who pushed our profession to develop people, reduce operational loss, and understand the needs of the entire business. Many knew him as the “father of source tagging.” He demanded excellence, and I know that could make people think he was tough to work for at times. Today I learned about another side of Ed. In the later years of his life, he became a friend and source of support to the monsignor at his church in Manhattan Beach. He offered comfort to people facing illness and to families grieving a loved one. He attended more than 300 funerals, helped prepare the Eucharist for services, and brought Communion to parishioners who were too ill to attend Mass. His faith was something he lived through service to others. One thing I already knew was reinforced today: if you were one of Ed’s people, he loved you deeply and defended you fiercely. I’m grateful I got to know Ed as a leader. I’m even more grateful to have learned today about the care he gave so quietly to others. Rest in peace, Ed. Chad McIntosh Rose Janssen Tom Meehan, CFI Michael Astorino
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Bruce Levitin liked thisBruce Levitin liked thisI had the honor of photographing the Georgia Historical Society dedication of a Historical Marker recognizing The Home Depot’s lasting impact on Georgia’s business history. I also had the opportunity to speak with Bernie Marcus’ family, take a photo with Arthur M. Blank, and meet some of our company’s longest-tenured associates. Getting to capture a piece of our company’s history while hearing stories from the people who helped shape it made today incredibly special. Without a doubt, my favorite day at The Home Depot so far. 🧡 #TheHomeDepot #SuccessStartedHere
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Bruce Levitin liked thisBruce Levitin liked thisThis afternoon, the Georgia Historical Society joined us at our Store Support Center to officially dedicate a Historical Marker recognizing The Home Depot's lasting impact on Georgia’s business history. Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank started THD with a revolutionary vision and a dream, and our first two stores opened here in Atlanta, Georgia back in 1979. Today was a real full circle moment. We had some of our longest-tenured associates, including some with as many as 46 years with The Home Depot, help commemorate this occasion alongside Arthur Blank himself. It was an honor to stand with these associates, THD leaders past and present, and local officials, to reflect on the people, values, and relationships that have shaped this incredible company over the years. And that legacy lives through our associates now every single day. The Home Depot was recently recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-in-State Employers in Georgia. I’m incredibly proud of this recognition because it exemplifies what has been at the heart of our company from the beginning: our people! What a meaningful way to celebrate where we’ve been, who we are today, and the legacy we’re continuing to build together.
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Bruce Levitin liked thisBruce Levitin liked thisToday was a very special day for The Home Depot. The Georgia Historical Society joined us at our Store Support Center to dedicate an official marker honoring our company’s founding right here in Georgia, where our first locations opened back in 1979. Unveiling the marker alongside our co-founder Arthur Blank as well as Richard McPhail, Crystal Hanlon and our tenured associates brought back so many memories. When I started as a part-time cashier on register one many years ago, I never could have imagined this journey, yet I’m just one of thousands of associates whose careers were built on the culture Arthur and Bernie Marcus created. Standing with Arthur today, I’m so proud that our core values are still lived out by our associates every single day. Thank you to the Georgia Historical Society and everyone who helped celebrate this remarkable story! 🧡
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