Lowe's News

The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation is granting $500,000 to the First Response Team of America, a nonprofit disaster response organization.

According to an article in the Reno Gazette-Journal, Lowe's began construction of a store at the Sparks Marina complex.

The Lowe's store will be the fourth in the region, with others located in Reno, Carson City and another in Sparks.

Construction of the 130,000-sq.-ft. home improvement center is expected to begin in about a week, the paper reported. 

Wong most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager for the seasonal business.

The board of directors for Lowe's Companies has welcomed James Morgan, chairman of Krispy Kreme, to its ranks.

Lowe's Innovation Labs will introduce two autonomous retail service robots in an Orchard Supply Hardware store in midtown San Jose, California, during the upcoming holiday season to study how robotics technology can benefit customers and employees. Called OSHbot, the robots will assist customers to navigate stores by directing them to specific products and providing real-time information about product promotions and inventory.

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According to an article in the New York Times, a family/female approach to TV spots gets a dose of testosterone.

The color selection center features three selection pathways with interior and exterior sections.

Oak Brook, Ill.-based Schuler Cabinetry, a division of Elkay, said it has expanded its presence in Lowe’s stores in its 10th year with the retailer.

Earlier this year, Lowe’s completed an expansion of the brand into virtually all U.S. stores, with 900 additional stores being outfitted with Schuler selection centers and/or cabinet display vignettes.