February 21, 2006

Genuine Parts Company, Atlanta, GA, reported sales increased 8% to $9.8 billion in 2005, and profit was up 11% to $437.3 million. Sales in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2005, were up 7% to $2.41 billion, compared with $2.25 billion in the same period last year. Revenues in Automotive Group were up 5%; Motion […]

Boosted by acquisitions in distribution, The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA, had $81.5 billion in sales in 2005, an 11.5% increase over fiscal year 2004. Comparable store sales grew 3.8%.The Home Depot Supply represented about 5%, or $4.08 billion, of Home Depot’s sales in 2005. The supply division saw triple-digit growth in 2005, strengthening its position