Because I was involved in a local protest group in planning for the south bronx back when retailers didn't even want to put stores here I happen to know an interesting fact. This Home Depot and the Target have some of the highest sales of any stores in the country. Only other NYC stores beat them.
When I was there today the place was packed. People do need paint, and pipes, and drills and stuff. Even gardening stuff. But their whole kitchen showroom was wasted floor space.