Lowe’s makes it easier to order decorative geese, above-ground pools and other marketplace items in over 1,700 stores

Lowe’s is giving its store associates an easier way to help customers sift through the tens of thousands of products sold by third-party marketplace sellers, a move the home improvement retailer hopes will drive more marketplace sales while making it easier for shoppers to buy products that aren’t stocked on store shelves.

The company recently integrated its third-party marketplace into My Red Vest, the software employees use in stores to help customers place orders. The update lets associates search marketplace products alongside Lowe’s own inventory and complete purchases for customers in the store, with orders shipped directly to their homes. Lowe’s announced the feature at its second annual seller summit, held on Monday in Chicago. 

The rollout reflects Lowe’s broader effort to weave its marketplace into more parts of the business. Since launching its third-party marketplace in late 2024, the retailer has steadily expanded its assortment and seller tools as it looks to better compete with Amazon.com and a growing number of retailers that now operate their own online marketplaces.

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