Content about Robert Lynch

September 27, 2012
Liquidating more than the floor

Lumber Liquidators says it has about 10% to 11% of the flooring market in its wood categories — hardwoods and laminates — and a respectable 1% of all flooring. The company wants more, and one tried-and-true strategy is to broaden the assortment along with the product mix.

That includes tools.

“We are bringing in all the [tools] that you need to complete your project,” said president and CEO Robert Lynch during a Goldman Sachs investor conference in September.

July 25, 2012
Strong second quarter for Lumber Liquidators

Toano, Va.-based Lumber Liquidators reported second-quarter sales of $210.3 million, up 19.9% from the same quarter a year ago. 

Comparable-store sales increased 12.4% for the quarter, as net income increased to $12.2 million, up from $5.3 million in the year-ago quarter.

November 29, 2011
Lumber Liquidators announces change at the top

Flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators has announced that Robert Lynch, its current president and chief operating officer, will succeed current CEO Jeffrey Griffiths on Jan. 1, 2012. As part of the company’s succession plan, Griffiths will also retire from the board of directors at the same time.

March 8, 2011
Mark Baker to head OSH

Orchard Supply Hardware has named retail veteran Mark Baker as its new president and CEO. Baker will replace Robert Lynch, who left last December to take a job as president and chief operating officer at Lumber Liquidators.

March 1, 2011
Lumber Liquidators names new head merchant

Lumber Liquidators, a nationwide retailer of hardwood flooring, has hired William Schlegel as its chief merchandising officer, effective March 14, 2011. 

In this position, Schlegel will oversee the company's merchandising, replenishment and allocation and global sourcing activities. He reports directly to Robert Lynch, president and CEO. 

December 21, 2010
Lumber Liquidators hires OSH president as new COO

Hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators has announced the appointment of Robert Lynch as president and chief operating officer. He will oversee the company's merchandising, supply chain and store operations, including the respective senior VPs of these areas. Lynch, who starts his new position on Jan. 17, 2011, will report directly to CEO Jeffrey Griffiths.