Our Centennial

American dreams have been at the heart of Lowe’s for 100 years. So to celebrate our 100th birthday, we’re looking back at where we’ve been and looking 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.

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OUR PEOPLE ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR SUCCESS.

Charles Hazelwood

Charles Hazelwood

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

Les Seaman

Les Seaman

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

Amos Olajimbiti

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

Robert Bruce

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

Judy Wood

Judy Wood

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

Kevin Thompson

Kevin Thompson

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

Travis Landchild

Travis Landchild

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

Bob Lieb

Bob Lieb

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

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Celebrating Our Centennial

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

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