Didn't mention it yet because it was not confirmed but today it is. And Home Depot is going the extra mile.
From their website:
REQUEST YOUR FREE IDENTITY PROTECTION
The Home Depot is truly sorry for any inconvenience caused by this incident and we are committed to taking steps to protect your payment card information.
If you need identity repair assistance during the next 12 months, starting on September 8, 2014, the team at AllClear ID is ready and standing by to assist you. There is no action required on your part at this time. If a problem arises, simply call 1-855-252-0908 and a dedicated investigator will do the work to recover financial losses, restore your credit, and make sure your identity is returned to its proper condition.
For additional protection, affected U.S. customers may enroll in the AllClear PRO service and affected Canadian customers may enroll in the Equifax Premier service at no cost to them at any time during the next 12 months. These services are available through September 8, 2015, and include credit monitoring and an identity theft insurance policy.
Very nice - Target sat back and let the issuing banks deal with it. Home Depot is being a lot more pro-active. Was there today picking up some more stuff for the shop wiring project. Paid cash.
