Bernie Marcus, the founder of Home Depot, has died at the age of 95, the company announced on Tuesday.
The man who helped America build itself by providing a one-stop-shop for building materials and household goods was a revered figure in the business community, a frequent commentator on cable news, and a strong supporter of Donald Trump’s campaigns for president. “He was a master merchant and a genius with customer service,” the company said.
Marcus was born into an immigrant Jewish family, and attended pharmacy school at Rutgers University. He entered the business world — and, like many, his career was launched when he was fired from his corporate job. At the age of 49, he formed a partnership with friends Arthur Blank
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