Marvin Ellison, who is credited with a mixed turnaround at J.C. Penney, is heading back to the home improvement space. Before joining J.C. Penney, he spent 12 years at Lowe’s biggest competitor, Home Depot. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

Jennifer Kuzara is doing her part to spur a recovery, both in her Atlanta suburb and the wider housing market.

Warmer weather helped boost sales for outdoors and spring planning. But what does it say about the U.S. housing picture?