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Big US stores get in bed with online giants to bolster sales

Home Depot makes deal with Google, while Kohl's ties up with Amazon

Published Thu, Sep 7, 2017 · 09:50 PM

New York

IN A SIGN of the times, Kohl's Corp and Home Depot Inc are the latest traditional retailers to embrace online giants.

Kohl's aims to turn an e-commerce threat into an ally by offering Amazon.com Inc products in some of its stores. Home Depot, meanwhile, will sell goods online via voice commands through Google Home and the Google Express website and mobile app. Wal-Mart Stores Inc announced a similar pact with Google last month.

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