Our Centennial

In 2021, Lowe’s celebrated 100 years of service and commitment to its communities. To commemorate our centennial, we looked back on where we’ve been and forward to what’s to come.

100 Years of Growth

It all started in 1921 when a small-town hardware store opened in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Today, with more than 2,200 stores, Lowe’s has evolved into one of the largest world-class retailers in the country.

Celebrating Our Centennial

Lowe's has been perfecting home improvement for over 100 years
and the best is yet to come.

Lowe's Values

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Associate Spotlight

OUR PEOPLE ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR SUCCESS.

Les Seaman

“It’s a great feeling to be able to do something and have someone show so much appreciation for it.”

Amos Olajimbiti

"Someone all the way from West Africa, I didn’t dream that I would be in the United States, running one of the biggest home improvement retail stores in the world."

Robert Bruce

"I just enjoy my job. I've always come in with a positive discipline and 100 percent attitude."

Judy Wood

"My most memorable moments are when I take something simple and small and make it beautiful for my customers."

Kevin Thompson

“I’m grateful for this job, it’s family. More than any other company, Lowe’s is family.”

Travis Landchild

“This is good for the store and good for veterans.”

Bob Lieb

“If you have a good attitude, it is going to rub off on someone else. And it doesn’t cost anything.”

Charles Hazelwood

“In serving customers, I feel rewarded and I am rewarded seeing their projects come to life.”

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Lowe's store 684 holds wedding for associate.

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Wedding in aisle two: Couple ties the knot at Lowe’s in Michigan

Lowe's associates in Michigan rally around co-worker and give her the wedding of her dreams at store.

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