Bernard Marcus

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/bernard-marcus

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Bernard Marcus born?May 12, 1929
2. Where was Bernard Marcus born?New York, USA
3. What is the co-founded?Home Depot in 1978
4. What is the served as home depot CEO?1978-2002
5. Who is Bernard Marcus?Bernard Marcus is a businessman who helped start the big home improvement store Home Depot.
6. What role did Bernard Marcus have at Home Depot?He was the first CEO and chairman, leading the company as it grew from a few stores to a national and international chain.

Retail Paradigm Shift: A fundamental change in how goods are sold and how customers shop.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlining business processes to reduce waste and maximize productivity.
Philanthropic Engagement: The act of donating money or time to support charitable causes.