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Hardlines

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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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Johnson & Johnson

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Exxon Mobil

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Lowe's (LOW) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Rebuilding Together partnered with Lowe's, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for community residents in Los Angeles neighborhoods including View Park, just outside SoFi Stadium, during the annual Kickoff to Rebuild event. Kickoff to Rebuild, a Super Bowl-sanctioned event presented by Lowe's, directly benefits 16 families in Los Angeles through home repairs, including roof replacements, bathroom upgrades, kitchen installations, landscaping, window repairs and fresh paint.

Rebuilding Together and Lowe's Provide Critical Repairs to Historic Los Angeles Homes During 27th Annual "Kickoff to Rebuild," a Super Bowl-Sanctioned Event

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The home improvement retailer is expected to report fiscal 2021 fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 23.

Lowe's Q4 Earnings: Increasing Profit Margins Will Be Vital

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Abbott Labs

Nordson

PPG Industries

Stanley Black & Decker

Sysco

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Home Depot

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Adobe

British American Tobacco

Comcast

Cummins

Enbridge

Enterprise Products Partners

Alphabet

Magellan Midstream Partners

Altria

Philip Morris

Skyworks Solutions

V.F.

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The home improvement retailers, however, will have to overcome rising interest rates and compete for consumers' attention.

Aging homes with higher values could help Home Depot and Lowe's ring up sales this spring

KB Home

Lennar

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Amphenol

Blackrock Inc

Cintas Corp

Goldman Sachs

Lam Research

MSCI

Northern Trust

Rollins

Starbucks

Charles Schwab

Tractor Supply

Texas Instruments

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Dollar Tree

CVS Health

Generac Holdings

Mastercard

Robert Olstein (Trades, Portfolio), chairman and chief investment officer of Olstein Capital Management, disclosed this week that his firm's top five trades during the fourth quarter of 2021 included the closure of its position in Lowe's Companies Inc. ( LOW , Financial), the reduction of its holdings in Dollar Tree Inc. ( DLTR , Financial) and CVS Health Corp. ( CVS , Financial) and boosts to its stakes in Generac Holdings Inc. ( GNRC , Financial) and Mastercard Inc. ( MA , Financial).

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Lumentum Holdings

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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is elevating its efforts to provide "styles for every style" at unexpectedly affordable prices with the launch of its first modern style exclusive brand, Origin21, which delivers approachable, modern design for everyday living across the entire home.

Lowe's Launches New Exclusive Home Décor Brand, Origin21™, to Deliver Approachable, Modern Design for Everyday Living

The big DIYer introduces its next big furniture and accessories collection as it continues its expansion into home furnishings sector.

Lowe's Push Into Home Décor Gains Momentum With Origin21 Roll-Out

Lowe's Cos. LOW, +1.00% launched the MVPs Pro Rewards and Partnership Program in select areas on Tuesday, with the loyalty program going nationwide on March 7.

Lowe's launches rewards program for home improvement professionals

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's makes every home improvement professional an "MVP" in a game-changing partnership that helps Pros succeed no matter their size: Introducing Lowe's MVPs Pro Rewards and Partnership Program™.

Lowe's Game-Changing MVPs Pro Rewards Program Makes Every Pro an MVP

In the latest trading session, Lowe's (LOW) closed at $237.35, marking a +1% move from the previous day.

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Costco

Lululemon Athletica

NIKE

Target

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Petco Health and Wellness

Lowe's (LOW) and Petco announce a pilot store-in-store program to provide products, services and expertise for home and pets.

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Ford Motor Company

Federal Realty Investment Trust

Realty Income Corp

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Investors should seriously consider this low-risk way to play the robust housing market.

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The big DIY chain will start rolling out pet departments under the Petco name in February with more to follow

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Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE: LOW) is partnering with Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc (NASDAQ: WOOF) for a store-in-store pilot program that integrates Petco's operations within the home supply retailer's locations. What Happened: The first Lowe's + Petco store-in-store concept is scheduled to open next month at Lowe's Alamo Ranch in San Antonio, Texas.

Lowe's Teams With Petco On Store-In-Store Pilot Program

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