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

10/16/2022
Homesphere/BTIG home builder survey sees traffic decline
Builders continue to compensate by moderating pricing activity and increasing sales incentives.

Andy Carlo
10/16/2022
HIRI expects further decelerated spending
Home improvement spending could grow by just 1.5% next year, according to a new forecast.

Andy Carlo
10/13/2022
Spahn & Rose says tech trainer goes ‘Above & Beyond’
The Iowa-based prodealer recognizes software trainer Tonya Sullivan.

Andy Carlo
10/13/2022
Floor & Decor opening latest design studio in Atlanta market
The specialty home improvement retailer said the Design Studio offers a personalized experience at customers' fingertips.

Andy Carlo
10/13/2022
SVP changes at LL Flooring
Finance veteran Chastity Grosh has been named as the flooring retailer's new senior vice president and chief accounting officer.

Andy Carlo
10/12/2022
Lowe’s integrates Yahoo into advertising network
The retailer looks to open new opportunities for brands to connect with consumers through personalized, omnichannel experiences.

Andy Carlo
10/12/2022
Accolades for Builders FirstSource
The prodealer and building solutions provider is recognized by the nation's largest home builder.

Andy Carlo
10/12/2022
EYE on RETAIL: Walmart offers supply chain partners access to data and metrics
The mega-retailer is launching a Luminate Basic package free of cost to suppliers.

Andy Carlo
10/12/2022
More Texas expansion for Beacon
A new branch opening in Lubbock will allow Beacon to serve three counties.

Andy Carlo
10/11/2022
L&W Supply names new Columbus, Ohio manager
Jeffrey Pettit previously served as a manager at the distributor’s Saginaw, Mich. branch.

Andy Carlo