• 1946

Company Description

Lowe's Companies is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving more than 17 million customers a week in the United States

Lowe's has been improving home improvement since 1946. From its start as a small-town hardware store in North Carolina in 1946, Lowe’s has grown to become the nation’s second largest home improvement retailer. Today, Lowe’s is the 8th largest retailer in the United States with more than 2,370 retail locations and over 290,000 employees. In 2010, Lowe’s opened locations in both Canada and Mexico, giving Lowe’s its first international presence. And although Lowe’s has changed over the years, their commitment to offer quality products at the lowest prices with exceptional customer service – remains the same. Their continued success depends upon maintaining these traditions, Lowe’s is an active participant in the communities they serve and they offer employees an engaging workplace, competitive benefits and rewarding.