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Orchard Supply Hardware is an American retailer of home improvement and gardening products. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Orchard Supply Hardware has dozens of locations throughout California, with expansions into Oregon and Florida.

Orchard Supply Hardware

Rona is a Canadian retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Founded in 1939, the company operates a mixture of company-owned and franchised retailers under multiple banners, including Rona, its big box formats Rona Home & Garden and Réno-Dépôt, as well as smaller brands such as Rona Cashway, Marcil Centre de Rénovation, and Dick's Lumber. On February 3, 2016, U.S. retailer Lowe's announced that it would acquire Rona for $3.2 billion pending government approval. Lowe's plans to maintain the Rona name in mid-sized stores post-merger.

Rona

Lowe's Companies, Inc. engages in the retail sale of home improvement products. The firm offers products for maintenance, repair, remodeling, home decorating, and property maintenance. It also provides home improvement products in the following categories: appliances, seasonal & outdoor living, lumber, lawn & garden, kitchens & bath, hardware, building materials, millwork, paint, rough plumbing, tools, electrical, flooring, and décor. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Mooresville, NC.

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LOW reports Q1 earnings growth despite sales decline and discretionary weakness

Despite a decline in comparable sales, LOW's adjusted operating margin expanded, and the company remains optimistic about the future of the home improvement business. Challenges include weakness in discretionary spending, particularly in big-ticket DIY purchases, and questions about the potential duration of this weakness. However, the company sees opportunities in the Pro customer strategy and the rural stores expansion.

LOW reports Q2 earnings with declining sales but expanded margins

LOW's Q2 performance reflects a decline in comparable sales but an expansion in operating margin and strong online sales growth. The company faces challenges from cautious consumer spending and industry-specific pressures. However, LOW remains optimistic about outperforming sales outlook and sees opportunities in sustaining demand and expanding margins through strategic initiatives.

Lowe's Q3 2023: Challenges in DIY Spending, Optimism for Long-Term Growth

Lowe's Q3 2023 faced challenges in DIY spending and online sales, but saw positive performance in Pro sales comp and strategic initiatives. The company remains optimistic about the mid- to long-term outlook for the home improvement industry. Ongoing focus on productivity improvements and meeting customer demand presents opportunities for growth.

Lowe's reports mixed Q4 sales but strong earnings growth

Lowe's Q4 earnings call highlighted mixed sales performance but strong earnings growth. The company is investing in its workforce and focusing on the Pro business for future growth. Opportunities lie in leveraging industry trends and technology advancements while managing challenges like declining lumber prices and flat gross margins.

Lowe's reports Q1 earnings growth despite challenges, eyes rural expansion

Lowe's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted a mixed performance with challenges in comparable sales offset by positive Pro sales growth. The company's focus on market share gains, productivity initiatives, and Pro segment strength drove earnings growth. Despite short-term pressures, Lowe's remains positive about the future, especially with opportunities in rural store expansion and customer segment spending.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BootDryer--Hedgehog Dryer, which developed the fastest shoe and glove dryers on the market, has launched in the United States with Lowe's, as one of its “Into the Blue” partners. With success in the Scandinavian market and with four prestigious design awards, Hedgehog is the next-generation solution for drying shoes, boots, gloves, and outdoor gear. Hedgehog Dryer features specialized fan technology, adjustable heat, and an odor remover, all while remaining energy-efficient.

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Lowe's Companies Inc. NYSE: LOW has firmly positioned itself as an innovator within the home improvement sector through strategic initiatives leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and drive sales.

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Professional Football Player Chase Brown teamed up with Rebuilding Together, Lowe's, and nearly 200 volunteers to revitalize Valley View neighborhood  LAS VEGAS , Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit rebuilding communities in need, partnered with Lowe's, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for six families and community improvements in a Las Vegas-area neighborhood. On Friday, Feb. 9, running back Chase Brown joined nearly 200 volunteers to help revitalize the community as part of Kickoff to Rebuild, an annual Super Bowl-sanctioned event.

Rebuilding Together and Lowe's Repair Six Las Vegas Homes as Part of 29th Annual 'Kickoff to Rebuild' During Super Bowl LVIII Weekend

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Home Depot has a strong business, but the stock is expensive. Consider Lowe's as a less-risky option for exposure to the home improvement industry.

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A breakthrough experience for the home improvement industry on Apple Vision Pro; customers can visualize and design their dream kitchen in minutes with immersive spatial computing  CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is launching Lowe's Style StudioTM , a breakthrough experience for the home improvement industry designed exclusively for Apple Vision Pro.

LOWE'S UNVEILS LOWE'S STYLE STUDIO FOR APPLE VISION PRO

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Lowe's brought in a new CEO in 2018 to help improve its operations, which has clearly worked. The company appears to have made staffing changes resulting in higher customer satisfaction and sales.

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Home Depot and Lowe's look similar at first. The deeper we dig, the more hints we find that HD is of higher quality. HD outperformed LOW every single year except 2020 regarding same-store traffic growth. The balance sheets are better than many people think, although there are some concerns for LOW.

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Lowe's (LOW) is enhancing its Pro segment and focusing on customer experience. The company's commitment to strategic growth and innovative expansion is likely to strengthen its market position.

Lowe's (LOW) Focuses on Pro Segment & Customer Engagement

I sold my entire position in Lowe's shares due to concerns about the physical retail industry and Lowe's slowing growth. I used the proceeds to invest in three other blue-chip dividend growers with stronger upside and income-oriented potential. I believe that this trade improves the quality of my portfolio and enhances my passive income prospects moving forward.

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In the latest trading session, Lowe's (LOW) closed at $210.55, marking a -1.83% move from the previous day.

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Five-year, $100 million program supports physical improvements to veteran, first responder and affordable housing facilities, food pantries, community centers, playgrounds and parks MOORESVILLE, N.C. , Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Lowe's continued work to make communities better for all, the home improvement company is accepting project nominations for Lowe's Hometowns.

LOWE'S INVITES COMMUNITIES TO NOMINATE PROJECTS FOR LOWE'S HOMETOWNS GRANT PROGRAM

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Home Depot Inc. and Lowe's Cos. stocks dipped in premarket trading on Monday after Oppenheimer downgraded the two construction-material and hardware giants to perform from outperform and cut their target prices.

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