$1.$ Who are Home Depot's major competitors? How does the company compete with traditional brick$-$and$-$mortar retailers versus online$-$only retailers?

$2.$ What role should online channels fill? What role should brick$-$and$-$mortar channels fill? How should Home Depot best leverage the distinct characteristics of the online and in$-$store channels to gain a competitive advantage?$$

$3.$ What are the current challenges and future considerations for Home Depot in providing a seamless customer experience? What are the implications for the different functional areas $($e$.$g$.,$ marketing, finance, purchasing, warehousing, transportation, store operations$)?$ How should the company prioritize future investments?