The housing crisis has been particularly tough on home improvement retailers. Back in January, Home Depot announced a number of changes including closing its EXPO business and slowing the pace of new store openings. Will Home Depot's added focus on hiring workers with expertise in key departments give it an advantage during and after the current economic downturn?

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