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

2/1/2024
West Fraser closes B.C. sawmill
The move from the lumber production giant impacts 175 employees.

Andy Carlo
2/1/2024
The Quikrete Industry Dashboard
As hiring and consumer confidence see improvement, spring could see an early arrival.

Andy Carlo
1/31/2024
Lowe’s launches immersive ‘Style Studio’
Using Apple Vision Pro, customers can explore 3D kitchen designs.

Andy Carlo
1/31/2024
Malone Home Center joins Nation's Best
The Kentucky dealer was recently featured in HBSDealer's Top Showrooms series.

Andy Carlo
1/31/2024
Beacon acquires Roofers Supply
The deal includes three locations in the Carolinas.

Andy Carlo
1/31/2024
DSI launches contractor rewards program
Westbury Pro Rewards will provide deck builders with cash, marketing support, and job leads.

Andy Carlo
1/31/2024
Tractor Supply sales and profits fade in Q4
The farm and ranch retailer plans to open about 80 new locations in 2024.

Andy Carlo
1/30/2024
RONA announces job cuts
The Canadian home improvement retail powerhouse plans to close two distribution centers this year.

Andy Carlo
1/30/2024
84 Lumber names new area manager for Western Division
Mark Ingersoll joined the prodealer in 1992 as a manager trainee.

Andy Carlo
1/29/2024
Consumer Confidence hits a three-year high
Slower inflation and lower interest rates contribute to improvements in most income groups.

Andy Carlo