The Home Depot launches $500M cost-savings plan
Retail Dive
JULY 5, 2023
Savings will focus on fixed operating expenses like supply chain holding capacity amid a decline in sales.
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Retail Dive
JULY 5, 2023
Savings will focus on fixed operating expenses like supply chain holding capacity amid a decline in sales.
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