Lowe's News

Lowe's Innovation Labs will introduce two autonomous retail service robots in an Orchard Supply Hardware store in midtown San Jose, California, during the upcoming holiday season to study how robotics technology can benefit customers and employees. Called OSHbot, the robots will assist customers to navigate stores by directing them to specific products and providing real-time information about product promotions and inventory.

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According to an article in the New York Times, a family/female approach to TV spots gets a dose of testosterone.

The color selection center features three selection pathways with interior and exterior sections.

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

Earlier this year, Lowe’s completed an expansion of the brand into virtually all U.S. stores, with 900 additional stores being outfitted with Schuler selection centers and/or cabinet display vignettes.

The growing mobile storage services industry has found fertile ground at Lowe's Home Improvement stores.

Lowe’s has announced a realignment of its leadership team to “more sharply focus the company on strategies to create and deliver seamless customer experiences.” Seamless retail across the brick and mortar and digital channels is a major focus of the retailer’s strategy. 

Acacia Research Corp. has announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Lowe’s covering patents directed to impact instrument technology. This agreement resolves the parties' dispute that was pending in the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Impact instruments include a range of testing and measuring devices such as infrared cameras for electrical inspection, building integrity and energy loss.

Young America, an incentive marketing firm, has partnered with EcoRebates, a Web and mobile rebate solutions provider, to create an online tool that compiles utility energy rebates with available manufacturer or retailer-specific offers. Customers can easily find, apply and submit the incentive offers on a wide range of products.