Lowe's

Also known as Lowe's Companies, Inc., Lowe's Home Improvement, Lowes

'''Lowe's Companies, Inc.''' ( ) is an American retail company specializing in home improvement. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates a chain of retail stores in the United States. As of October 28, 2022, Lowe's and its related businesses operated 2,181 home improvement and hardware stores in North America.

Key facts

Company.products: Home appliances, tools, hardware, electrical supplies, builders hardware, lumber, building materials, ceiling fans, light fixtures, paint, plumbing, flooring, doors, windows, wood stain, wallpapers, garden supplies, plants, housewares, furniture, home decor, bedding, and curtains
Company.num_employees: 270,000
Company.num_employees_year: 2025
Company.name: Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Company.logo: Lowes Companies Logo.svg
Company.image: A Lowe's store in Murphy, North Carolina.jpg
Company.image_caption: A Lowe's store in Murphy, North Carolina
Company.type: Public
Company.industry: Retail (home improvement)
Company.predecessor: Mr. L.S. Lowe's North Wilkesboro Hardware
Company.foundation: , in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

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History
Finances
Historical data
Headquarters
Environmental record
Labor relations
Advertising and sponsorships
Racing sponsorships
''All-American Muslim'' advertising controversy
Associated brands
Canada
Australia
Lawsuits
See also
References
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Lowe's is the second-largest hardware chain in the United States (previously the largest in the U.S. until surpassed by Home Depot in 1989) behind rival the Home Depot and ahead of Menards. It is also the second-largest hardware chain in the world, also behind the Home Depot, but ahead of European retailers Leroy Merlin, B&Q, and OBI.