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The Weekly Closeout: Gabe’s in search of top leadership and Home Depot’s latest acquisition

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After avoiding bankruptcy, the off-pricer’s CEO and a few CFOs have left. Meanwhile, the home improvement retailer bought Mingledorff’s.

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