Home Depot News

RSI is recalling four models of Glacier Bay-branded bathroom medicine cabinets, sold exclusively at Home Depot between August and October of 2013.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the mirror on the back panel has demonstrated a tendency to fall out, posing an injury risk to consumers.

There have been two reported incidents of the mirror detaching and falling out, though no injuries have been reported.

Home Depot will be shifting health coverage for roughly 20,000 part-time workers, who will qualify to seek plans on the new public marketplace exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, according to mutliple media reports.

The part-timers were previously covered under a limited liability medical plan that provided coverage of up to $20,000. Companies will be unable to offer these plans after Dec. 31. Enrollment for government-subsidized healthcare begins Oct. 1.

The Home Depot's Craig Menear, executive VP merchandising, said the company's strong 4.3% comp-store sales performance in the second quarter was boosted by outdoor projects, storm-related repairs and steady strength in core departments.

Performance was aided by Home Depot's improved supply chain and merchandising tools, he said.

Customer service, glue traps and corporate democracy were among the issues on the table at a wide-ranging Home Depot annual shareholders meeting in Atlanta Thursday.

Home Depot’s shareholders approved the company's recommendations for its board of directors and executive pay structure. And it defeated a shareholder proposal regarding shareholder control of corporate political gifts.

Look who just reported a new record for quarterly net sales and net earnings

From the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and in an interview with CNBC, The Home Depot CEO Frank Blake said “it’s great to see the start of the recovery.” 

Blake was in New York to promote Home Depot Foundation’s Celebration of Service campaign that runs from Sept. 11 through Veterans Day. He said in the interview that Home Depot has committed more than $80 million over five years to help veterans in need.

Craig Menear describes best sellers, including Hurricane-Sandy-related items in the Northeast.

At a New Jersey Home Depot, the operative phrase is “Try Me.”