Lowes

Lowe’s Companies, Inc., commonly known as Lowe’s, is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world, second only to Home Depot in the United States. Its origins trace back to 1921 when Lucius Smith Lowe opened North Wilkesboro Hardware in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, initially selling hardware, dry goods, horse tack, and farming supplies. In 1946, after Lowe’s death, his son James Lowe and son-in-law H. Carl Buchan took over, but Buchan bought out Lowe and focused on hardware, appliances, and building materials, capitalizing on the post-World War II housing boom by sourcing directly from manufacturers to offer low prices. The company incorporated as Lowe’s North Wilkesboro Hardware in 1952, went public in 1961, and achieved its first billion-dollar sales year in 1982. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Lowe’s now operates over 1,700 stores across the U.S., Canada (since 2007), and Mexico (since 2010), employing around 300,000 associates.[1][3][7][8]

Lowe’s sells a vast array of over 40,000 products in-store, with hundreds of thousands more available via special order, covering everything needed to build, maintain, beautify, and enjoy homes. This includes tools, hardware, paint, plumbing supplies, lumber, appliances, lawn and garden equipment, electrical items, and home decor. Stores feature large warehouse-style layouts with garden centers up to 30,000 square feet, catering to both professional contractors—who were historically the primary customers—and do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowners, a shift emphasized since the late 1970s under new leadership.[1][3][7]

Shoppers choose Lowe’s for its competitive pricing through direct manufacturer deals, wide product selection, innovative store designs with open floor plans for easy navigation, and services like installation for kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and doors. The company has embraced technology with online ordering, home delivery, and enhanced customer service, earning recognition as a Fortune 500 company with a market cap over $120 billion. Its evolution from a small-town hardware store to a global retailer makes it a go-to for reliable home improvement solutions.[2][3][7]

How to Save More at Lowes

1. Source products directly from manufacturers like Lowe’s does to compare wholesale-like pricing against competitors.
2. Visit during post-World War II-style housing booms or current market upswings when building materials demand drives competitive deals.
3. Opt for large warehouse stores with garden centers for one-stop shopping on tools, appliances, and seasonal items.
4. Leverage special order options for the hundreds of thousands of products not stocked in-store to access unique home improvement needs.

Best Times to Shop at Lowes

Information not available from sources; historically, growth periods like the 1950s-1970s housing booms and 1980s DIY shifts correlated with expanded offerings and sales milestones.

Lowes Loyalty Program

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Lowes Coupon Policy

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