Lowe’s will be adding the LG electronics brand to an already powerful portfolio of appliance brands that includes Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Samsung, KitchenAid, Maytag, Electroluc, GE and Bosch.

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

Lowe’s has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts associated with the wildfires in Colorado and the flooding in Florida.

Former Whirlpool executive, Kevin Summers, has been appointed chief information officer of Lowe's, effective July 9.

Lowe’s reported net earnings of $527 million for the quarter ended May 4, a 14.3% increase over the same period a year ago.

Lowe’s has promoted Kevin Measel to SVP store operations for the company’s West division.

Lowe’s announced that it has acquired ATG Stores, an online retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products based in Kirkland, Wash.

Following the recent launch of its "Never Stop Improving" marketing campaign, Lowe's announce that it has introduced MyLowe’s, an integrated online experience that will help customers manage their biggest asset - their homes.

Lowe's announced that for the 2011 to 2012 school year it will donate more than $4 million to support education.

Lowe’s reported sales of $14.5 billion in the second quarter ended July 29, up 1.3% from the same period a year ago.

At its annual meeting, Lowe’s chairman and CEO Robert A. Niblock continued to hammer on the theme of transformation at the nation's second-largest home center chain.

Lowe’s has announced plans to hire up to 300 information technology professionals, including 150 new positions.