Over the past 10 years, Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has been a wonderful investment. Shareholders have seen the stock rise nearly 300% since October 2013, a gain that significantly outpaced the broader S&P 500. 

This top retailer's returns over the long term are certainly impressive. While there are many factors that contributed to this performance, most notably strong revenue and earnings growth, I think there's one key detail that can be singled out as a main driver of Home Depot's success. 

Here's what investors need to know. 

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