By Becky Yerak, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Dec. 16--HOME DEPOT INVITING SHOPPERS TO VISIT FOR THE HOLIDAYS: When one thinks about going Christmas shopping, mental images of Home Depot are not usually conjured up.
But the world's biggest home improvement retailer this season is positioning itself as a holiday shopping destination.
"We're going after the gift business this year," proclaims Mike Roy, regional vice president for the central division. "It's the first time we've done this."
Lest you think that Ro