Cool weather affected sales at Lowe's for the first quarter ended May 3.

Lowe’s announced that Lara Lee will join the company as SVP customer experience design, effective Feb. 25.

Lowe’s Cos. has named Stephen Szilagyi to the post of supply chain executive, reporting to Rick Damron, COO.

Lowe’s announced that it plans to hire 45,000 seasonal workers at its U.S. stores, 13% more than a year earlier, and add 9,000 permanent part-time employees as the housing rebound spurs remodeling.

Lowe’s Companies announced that that Marise Kumar has joined the company as senior VP strategy and modeling.

Lowe's Cos. is seeking to hire two senior executives that could play a role in its CEO succession plan, according to the Associated Press.

Lowe’s Cos. Inc. said it has withdrawn its bid to purchase Canadian home-improvement retailer Rona Inc.

Microsoft said that Lowe's Home Improvement is engaging its services to help improve customer service.

Harris Teeter Supermarkets entered into an agreement with Lowe’s Food Stores whereby Harris Teeter will acquire 10 Lowes locations in the central Carolinas region and Lowes Foods acquiring six Harris Teeter store locations in western North Carolina.

Lowe’s Cos. said it will sell $2 billion in notes, with net proceeds, estimated at $1.982 billion, to be used for general corporate purposes.

Lowe's is going on the offensive, and investing in a wide array of initiatives to win shoppers from rival The Home Depot.

Lowe's announced that is partnering with Houzz, a social site for home remodeling and design, to offer consumers the chance to win a dream kitchen.