• Home Depot to retake control of HD Supply Holdings in $8 billion deal

    Home Depot to retake control of HD Supply Holdings in $8 billion deal

    Home Depot said it plans to buy industrial wholesale giant HD Supply Holdings for about $8 billion, setting itself up to regain control over the industrial material wholesaler after spinning it
  • Appliance shortages are playing havoc with Labor Day weekend sales

    Appliance shortages are playing havoc with Labor Day weekend sales

    An appliance shortage is gripping the nation — and Labor Day sales are expected to be a major casualty. Shoppers looking for big-ticket appliances like refrigerators, gas ranges and washer-dryer sets will see downsized, low-key discounting events on the holiday weekend that are likely to disappoint, industry executives say. The traditional end-of-summer blowout sale will …