About Lowe's
In 1921, Lucius Smith Lowe opened his first hardware store in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The store changed hands several times, first after the death of Lucius, then from his heiress to her brother, then from brother to partner, and eventually to an executive team. By the early 1960s, Lowe's had over 20 stores and earnings of $32 million. Today, the company has 1,835 stores and annual revenue of $50.52 billion.
Lowe's Values
Lowe's is a believer in the notion that if companies treat employees right, the employees will treat customers right. Therefore, employees are treated with fairness and respect, safety is a top priority, and the company offers numerous opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
What makes Lowe's unique?
Lowe's has a tremendous record for being environmentally conscious. The company won eight consecutive ENERGY STAR awards for energy conservation and recently announced a program that would guarantee lumber sold at its stores would not be sourced from rainforests.
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