I find it amazing that Lowe's has a meeting in Vegas the way that they do. No other retailer I've ever worked for going back to when I was 16 years old has ever put on a dog and pony show like Lowe's does.
This is just another example of the rich (Lowe's corporate) taking from the pour (those of us that work in the stores). Marvin seems to have forgotten that there are no cash registers at the corporate offices.
Finally where is it written that only management and corporate are allowed to make a living wage? If you're an adult, give 100%, you should be able to live on what Lowe's pays. You shouldn't have to work a second job, rely on public assistance, or go hungry because you work for Lowe's (or any other retailer).
I agree with @XeLPLdx-fno completely. What's been going on lately is just really sad.