Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: HD Supply closes more branches amid housing slump Citing declines in the home-building market, HD Supply has closed eight branches that were part of Apex Supply Co., an HVAC/plumbing business. Five of the branches were in Tennessee, and three were in Georgia. HD Supply earlier this month closed its HVAC and plumbing supply division in Mobile, Ala., and earlier this week announced it would close a plumbing and HVAC branch in Tucson, Ariz.  Industrial Distribution (1/23)