The COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes to home improvement stores across North America, but big boxes are also finding it necessary to adopt new operations policies to protect employees and customers. Learn what Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards and Walmart are …
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COVID-19 Prompts Major Shift in Retail Operations
On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the first in more than a decade. As the number of confirmed cases surpassed 3,100 people in 49 states, governments, communities and businesses of all sizes have been forced …
Read More »Big Boxes Reveal Q4 2019 Financial Results
Big-box home improvement chains Home Depot and Lowe’s both announced their fourth-quarter 2019 financial results recently. To learn more about the specifics of each company’s financial reports, check out the links below. Home Depot Announces $25.8B in Q4 2019 Sales …
Read More »Lowe’s Reports $16B in Q4 2019 Sales
Big-box home improvement chain Lowe’s has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019, indicating sales growth compared to the same period in 2018. In total, Lowe’s posted $16 billion in fourth-quarter 2019 sales, up 2.5 percent from …
Read More »Home Depot Announces $25.8B in Q4 2019 Sales
International home improvement chain Home Depot has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019 and the entire fiscal year. In total, the company reports $25.8 billion in sales this quarter, a 2.6 percent drop from the same …
Read More »Lowe’s Plans Nationwide DIY Workshops for Children
Big-box retailer Lowe’s has announced plans to offer monthly DIY workshops geared for children ages 4-11. The free workshops will be held at each Lowe’s location across the U.S. and introduce kids to DIY basics. The first weekend workshop took …
Read More »Home Depot Unveils First Flatbed Distribution Center
Home Depot has opened its first flatbed distribution center (FDC) in Dallas. The site will help transport heavy-duty building materials to customers across the country as Home Depot aims to offer same-day or next-day delivery options to 90 percent of …
Read More »Lowe’s Announces New Chief Brand and Marketing Officer
Lowe’s has announced the appointment of Marisa F. Thalberg as executive vice president, chief brand and marketing officer, effective February 10. She most recently served as the global chief brand officer for fast-food chain Taco Bell. Thalberg has been named …
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