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Lowe’s released its first-quarter 2018 financial results on May 23, reporting net earnings of $988 million. The company released this information the day after naming Marvin Ellison as the new president and CEO of Lowe’s, effective July 2. The quarterly results represent …

Ace Hardware Corp. reported increases in revenue and sales, including double-digit online sales growth, in its first quarter of 2018. Ace, which released its financial results May 23, achieved revenue of $1.3 billion, an increase of 6 percent above the …

Lowe’s has named Marvin Ellison, former chairman and current CEO of J.C. Penney Co., as president and CEO, effective July 2. In March, Lowe’s announced a search for a new chief executive to replace retiring chairman, president and CEO Robert …

The 2018 Do it Best Spring Market focused on programs and products that help independent home improvement retailers operate strong businesses in today’s market. The market, May 18-21 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, gave retailers from throughout the …

Amazon is expanding Amazon Go, its brick-and-mortar store concept that uses video cameras and mobile devices to eliminate the need for cashiers. The e-commerce retailer has been investing heavily in physical stores, buying the Whole Foods grocery chain for nearly …

Walmart reported sales and revenue increases for its first quarter of 2018, with growth in its U.S., international and e-commerce segments. U.S. sales were $77.7 billion during the quarter, an increase of 3.1 percent above the same time period in …

The Craftsman tool brand, previously owned by Sears, has introduced a select line of products in Lowe’s stores and on its website, Lowe’s has confirmed. According to Lowe’s, “select CRAFTSMAN mechanics tool sets, tool storage, garage organization, flashlights and pressure …

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