ODL Inc. issued a product recall last week for one of the company’s door glass products designed for impact resistance and hurricane protection. Issued in connection with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall pertains to “Severe Weather” door glass inserts manufactured between the dates of May 1, 2022, and December 6, 2022. Products […]

Pella Corporation topped the list of Iowa companies on Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers list for 2022, joining several other big door and window industry names, including PGT Innovations. Forbes indicates that it partnered with market research company Statista to compile the fourth annual list, which is divided into 51 rankings—one for each of the 50 […]

When Lowes and Home Depot released their financial results last month, both posted earnings growth, not surprising given the continued growth of homeowners spending money on remodeling projects. But when dissecting the earnings transcripts for both companies, it was a focus on pro customers that dominated conversations, proving this is where both companies are continuing […]

Labor shortage, decline in workforce, trade skills gap—use whatever term you’d like, but they all amount to the same set of challenges for home building and remodeling companies. Some blame the Great Recession for thinning out workers, while others think a lack of emphasis on trades during schooling has left them without a viable workforce. […]

According to study results recently released by J.D. Power, Ace Hardware and True Value were among the highest ranked home improvement retailers for customer satisfaction. Results also reveal that 41% of customers are browsing businesses online prior to making in-store purchases, while desiring more from their experiences on retailers’ websites. J.D. Power conducts its Home […]

Brickyard 400 will have a new sponsor this year. Therma-Tru Corp, through their Lowe’s Companies Inc. partnership, will be represented on the No. 48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 car. The car will be driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Jimmie Johnson. “We can’t wait to see our logo on the No. 48 […]

Lowe’s announced that it’s hiring 1,700 full-time employees between now and October to fill new customer support and central production office positions. “While home improvement inspiration and product selection often begins online and progresses at the store, the work starts at home,” said Jennifer Weber, chief human resources officer. “We want to be there every […]

Lowe’s Companies Inc. has been appointed Jocelyn Wong to the position of chief marketing officer. Wong most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager for the seasonal business. She will report to Michael P. McDermott, chief customer officer, and succeeds Marci P. Grebstein, who has left the company. Wong will oversee the […]

Lowe’s Companies Inc. has Sandra B. Cochran, 57, to its board of directors. Lowe’s board now has 13 members, 12 of whom are independent. “Sandy brings a combination of strong leadership and retail experience, as well as tremendous financial acumen to Lowe’s, and I am pleased to welcome her to our board of directors,” said Robert A. Niblock, […]

Lowe’s Companies Inc. has promoted Marci P. Grebstein to chief marketing officer (CMO). Additionally, Erin K. Sellman has been promoted to senior vice president of strategy, insights and planning responsible for corporate strategy, consumer insights, and the planning and process organization. Grebstein most recently served as vice president of advertising, leading the U.S. advertising strategy and marketing […]