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Chain Store Age, a sister publication of HBSDealer, recently spoke with Kyle Nel, executive director of Lowe’s Innovation Labs, who discussed the mission and activities of the retailer’s proprietary technology development center.

PetersenDean Roofing & Solar, a Fremont, California-based roofing and solar company, has promoted Erin Clark to president of its consumer solar power business.

“Erin Clark has displayed the kind of high-performance leadership qualities that PetersenDean prides itself in and his expertise and experience in roofing and solar are important to this position," said PetersenDean founder Jim Petersen. "We are confident that these skills will help lead us down the right road in the future as we grow and evolve."

Central Garden & Pet Company reported its highest quarterly revenues in the company's history.

The Walnut Creek, California-based marketer and producer of lawn and garden and pet supplies reported second-quarter sales of $541.2 million, up 8.8% from $497.6 million in the same quarter last year.

Net income increased 40.7% to $32.7 million compared to $23.2 million in the second quarter a year ago.

The company also posted its highest quarterly earnings per share in ten years.

Stanley Black & Decker reported modest but steady growth in the fourth quarter, results that its chief executive said would fortify its position when facing challenges in the year ahead.

PetersenDean Roofing & Solar, a roofing and solar company based in Fremont, California, has promoted Wendi Zubillaga to builder group president.

In her new role, Zubillaga will be responsible for the company's residential construction operations as the company expands into five new states. She will also provide sales and operational guidance.

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It's official. US LBM Holdings announced on Wednesday afternoon a new ownership deal.

Private equity firm Kelso & Company entered an agreement to purchase a majority of the equity interests in Green Bay, Wisconsin-based US LBM Holdings. BlackEagle Partners LLC and certain members of US LBM will be investors alongside Kelso, according to the announcement. 

Central Garden & Pet Company, the lawn and garden and pet products supplier, reported fourth quarter 2017 net sales rose 18.6% to $490.5 million compared to $413.4 million in the fourth quarter a year ago.

The Walnut Creek, Calif.-based company also reported a net income of $4.3 million for period compared to a net loss of $5.6 million in the fourth quarter a year ago.