You too can take advantage of the `do-it-for-me' market.(Home Depot Inc.)(Brief Article)

WHEN THE HOME DEPOT acquired a prominent wholesaler in late 1999, many in our industry wondered what the giant retailer was up to. Some believed that Atlanta-based Apex Supply would be just the first of several regional wholesalers that Home Depot would purchase. Others thought that Home Depot bought Apex to learn all it could about selling plumbing and HVAC products to the trades.

Either way, Home Depot's intent is clear enough. The retailer wants to increase its sales to contractors. Now, 20 months later, we know that Home Depot hasn't bought any other ...

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