The Home Depot Expands Mexico Logistics Network in Chihuahua

Summary: The Home Depot México is expanding its logistics infrastructure with an 11,800-square-meter Specialized Logistics Center in Chihuahua, increasing distribution capacity for eight stores across Chihuahua, Durango and Coahuila. The investment is part of a broader strategy combining store expansion, omnichannel logistics, technology and domestic sourcing, with the company targeting more than 160 Mexican stores and 100% national sourcing by 2028. 

The Home Depot México is expanding its logistics infrastructure in Mexico with the opening of an 11,800 nm2 Specialized Logistics Center in Chihuahua, strengthening distribution capacity for stores across northern Mexico as the retailer continues to expand its national footprint.

The LSC 1309 will serve eight stores in Chihuahua, Durango and Coahuila and create 25 direct jobs. The facility is designed to handle high-volume and specialized products, including appliances and ceramic flooring, allowing the retailer to complement store inventories and improve product availability and delivery times.

“The opening of this new Logistics Center reflects our confidence in Mexico and our long-term vision,” said Salvador Muñoz, Vice President of Supply Chain at The Home Depot México. “As we grow, we need increasingly solid, efficient infrastructure that is closer to our customers.”

The Chihuahua investment comes as The Home Depot continues to build out a logistics network supporting its stores, suppliers and omnichannel operations across the country. 

Logistics Network Supports Retail Expansion

The Chihuahua facility increases The Home Depot México’s network to nine Specialized Logistics Centers, complemented by two multiproduct Distribution Centers in Hidalgo and Nuevo Leon. The company has nearly tripled the capacity of its logistics network since 2020.

That expansion reflects the increasing role of logistics infrastructure in supporting the retailer’s growth strategy. Rather than relying solely on additional store capacity, The Home Depot is investing in distribution capabilities that allow products with different volumes and handling requirements to move more efficiently through its network.

The company has also been standardizing logistics operations through a common technology platform. Its supply-chain strategy includes tools for inventory management, demand forecasting and productivity, which can help coordinate product availability across its store network.

The Chihuahua center is particularly relevant for large-format merchandise that can require different distribution processes from smaller retail products. By positioning specialized capacity closer to stores, the company aims to improve replenishment while managing inventory across several states. 

Stores and Supply Chain Expand Together

The logistics investment forms part of a broader expansion strategy in Mexico that combines new stores, distribution infrastructure, technology and domestic sourcing.

The Home Depot is opening the Chihuahua logistics center in the year it marks 25 years of operations in Mexico. The company currently operates 144 stores across all 32 states and employs more than 18,000 people directly. Since entering the Mexican market, it has invested more than MX$52 billion.

The retailer has also announced plans to invest more than US$1.3 billion in Mexico through 2030, with a target of exceeding 160 stores. The strategy includes increasing the use of Mexican-made products, creating a potential link between retail expansion and the development of domestic manufacturing capacity.

The company is also expanding its physical retail network. In the State of Mexico, The Home Depot plans to invest nearly MX$500 million in a new store in Lerma, adding about 100 jobs and bringing its store count in the state to 17, reported MBN. 

That project illustrates how new retail locations and logistics infrastructure are being developed as interconnected elements of the company's Mexican operations. 

Domestic Suppliers Become Part of Growth Strategy

The expansion of The Home Depot’s store and logistics network also creates opportunities for Mexican manufacturers and suppliers seeking access to large-scale retail and North American distribution channels.

More than 80% of The Home Depot’s suppliers are Mexican, according to the company, and about one in 10 exports products to its stores in the United States and Canada. The retailer has also reported that about 85% of its products are sourced from Mexican suppliers and has set a goal of reaching 100% national sourcing by 2028, reported MBN. 

That sourcing strategy gives the company’s investments a broader supply-chain dimension. As The Home Depot increases its number of stores and strengthens distribution capacity, Mexican manufacturers can potentially gain additional demand while establishing relationships that extend beyond the domestic market.

The approach is particularly relevant for suppliers of construction, renovation and home-improvement products, categories that require reliable distribution to reach customers across Mexico. 

Logistics Infrastructure Supports Omnichannel Demand

The development of specialized logistics capacity also comes as The Home Depot adapts its Mexican operations to increasingly omnichannel retail demand.

A broader distribution network can support stores as retail locations while also helping coordinate inventory for online orders, pickup and delivery. For products such as appliances, flooring and other large-format merchandise, logistics performance can directly affect availability, delivery times and the customer experience.

The company’s expansion therefore extends beyond the addition of individual stores. The Chihuahua facility, together with the planned Lerma store and investments in domestic sourcing, forms part of a wider effort to connect retail locations, technology, suppliers and distribution infrastructure.

At the international level, The Home Depot operates 2,359 stores across the United States, Mexico and Canada and has more than 500,000 associates. In Mexico, its continued investment is increasing the scale of an operation that now spans every state while strengthening the infrastructure needed to serve both physical and digital demand.

For Mexican suppliers, the expansion also underscores the potential role of large retailers as gateways into broader supply chains. As The Home Depot expands its domestic network and seeks greater national sourcing, logistics infrastructure will remain central to connecting manufacturers with stores and, potentially, customers across North America.