Quick Hits: Lowe's Acquiring MRO Distributor, And ID's Salary Survey

These latest ID Quick Hits cover Lowe's pending acquisition of multifamily housing industry MRO distributor Maintenance Supply Headquarters, and our Annual Salary Survey, which is now open.

May 24th, 2017
Mike Hockett

These latest ID Quick Hits cover Lowe's pending acquisition of multifamily housing industry MRO distributor Maintenance Supply Headquarters, and our Annual Salary Survey, which is now open.

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