Lowe's Restructuring Store Merchandising

Mooresville, NC, Aug. 30, 2011 -- Lowe's said it is restructuring its store operations and merchandising organizations.

The company's U.S. store operations organization will now operate under three divisions -- North, South and West.

In addition, the divisional structure will be streamlined to 14 regions nationally, from 21.

Each division will be led by a senior vice president of operations.

Lowe's merchandising organization has been reorganized into two product divisions.

Clinton T. Davis will lead the new kitchen, bath and home decor products division