The Home Depot announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HD Supply Holdings, a leading national distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products in the multifamily and hospitality end markets. The acquisition is expected to position The Home Depot as a premier provider in the MRO marketplace.

SCHOCK North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Regen, Germany-based SCHOCK GmbH, a market leader and inventor of quartz/granite composite kitchen sinks, has named Marc Nover as CEO.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has introduced the NKBA Global Connect Alliance Program and its initial partners. This international strategic collaboration connects associations and organizations serving the kitchen and bath marketplace to encourage a global exchange of current and forward-thinking  insights and information. 

With an abundance of caution, and the safety and health of its members always a priority, the American Supply Association is shifting its NETWORK2020 event to a virtual format. Virtual NETWORK2020 will be held Oct. 7-8.