Andy Carlo

Andy Carlo

LBM Editor

Author Profile

Andy Carlo has written about the lumber and building material industry, along with hardware and home improvement retail markets, since 2001.

Carlo wrote for HBSDealer's predecessors, National Home Center News and Home Channel News from 2001 until 2007. The LBM and Social Media Editor has written for a number of industry publications prior to joining HBSDealer in October 2017.

Prior to writing about the industry, Carlo worked for DM Construction, a New York-based residential custom home builder and remodeler in addition to writing for and managing several regional newspapers.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

10/26/2022
Southern moves for Beacon
The building products distributor opens locations in Kentucky and Virginia.

Andy Carlo
10/26/2022
Masco sales flat in Q3
Decorative architectural product sales edge ahead just 1%.

Andy Carlo
10/26/2022
Tractor Supply and Citi Retail expand credit card partnership
The companies have introduced the TSC Visa Credit Card as an additional option.

Andy Carlo
10/26/2022
EYE on RETAIL: Five retail predictions for 2023
Online-only brands lacking a physical store space could be in trouble next year.

Andy Carlo
10/26/2022
LuDPAC looks to raise funds
The NLBMDA says LuDPAC is essential to its advocacy efforts in Washington.

Andy Carlo
10/25/2022
Lowe's launches PROVember Playbook
The guide for pros of all business sizes is designed to create value as they restock and recharge while heading into 2023.

Andy Carlo
10/25/2022
New home sales tumble in September
Big losses in the South drag down overall new single-family home sales for the month.

Andy Carlo
10/24/2022
Simpson Manufacturing sales sizzle in Q3
The structural connectors, fasteners and building solutions provider prepares for a CEO transition at the start of 2023.

Andy Carlo
10/24/2022
Mid-Cape Home Centers is golden at PRISM Awards
The US LBM division takes home five gold awards, including Community Spirit recognition.

Andy Carlo
10/24/2022
L&W Supply names Drapeau branch manager
The industry veteran is overseeing the distributor’s Andover, Minn. location.

Andy Carlo