Home Depot CEO: Plan for 3% Growth in 2013, Similar to 2012 -CNBC

By Dow Jones Business News,  March 13, 2013, 03:14:00 PM EDT


Home Depot Inc. ( HD ) Chief Executive Frank Blake said Wednesday that the retailer is planning for 3% growth in 2013, roughly in line with that seen in 2012, with a gradual improvement expected in the housing market.

Mr. Blake, in comments on CNBC, said the housing recovery will "be a slow process" with expectations for a"flat" path for U.S. gross domestic product.

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