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Lowe's

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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Lowe's (LOW) Total Home strategy bodes well. The company and Petco announce the expansion of their pilot program, offering trusted products, services and expertise for home and pets.

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Lowe's (LOW) expands its same-day delivery service nationwide in collaboration with OneRail. The company's Total Home strategy also bodes well.

Lowe's (LOW) Continues Same-Day Delivery Expansion With OneRail

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Petco store-within-stores will be available at 300 Lowe's locations by the end of the year.

Lowe's and Petco Expand Store-Within-Store Partnership

Retailers to offer rural customers one-stop shop for pet and home products and services MOORESVILLE, N.C. , July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) and Petco Health + Wellness Company Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) today announced the expansion of their pilot program that brings trusted products, services and expertise – for both home and pets – into a one-stop shop, growing from 15 Lowe's stores to nearly 300 locations by year-end.

Lowe's and Petco Deepen Pet Parent Affinity with Expansion of Store-in-Store Concept to Nearly 300 Locations

Customers can now place orders for same-day delivery to jobsite or home on Lowes.com and Lowe's mobile app MOORESVILLE, N.C. , July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today announced it is expanding its same-day delivery service nationwide for orders placed on Lowes.com and the Lowe's mobile app.

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Lowe's (LOW) digital and Pro businesses continue to exhibit momentum. LOW's Total Home strategy also appears encouraging.

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Company provides its path to net zero, outlining goal to reduce emissions across full value chain MOORESVILLE, N.C. , July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Published today, Lowe's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report details the company's advancements in product sustainability, operational excellence and community support, demonstrating Lowe's commitment to corporate citizenship.

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