Lowes companies inc.
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business strategy
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published 10/07/2008
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Lowes Companies, Inc. is the second largest home improvement retailer in the United States. It offers specific products and services in line with decorating, renovating, remodelling, repair of home and commercial buildings. As of February 2, 2007, Lowes has opened 1,534 stores in all 50 states and Canada, with 174.1 million square feet of selling spaces.There are two types of Lowes stores: (1) large markets with approximately 117,000 square feet of selling spaces, and (2) small markets with approximately 94,000 square feet of selling spaces. Aside from home improvement products and services, all Lowes markets have centers for gardens and lawns. The stores have about 40,000 items in stock. Thousands more merchandise are available via special orders and through online transactions. Some of the merchandise brand names carried by Lowes are DeWalt, John Deere, and ClosetMaid.
Table of Contents
- There are two types of Lowe's stores.
- Some Financial Ratios.
- Looking at the Total Asset Turnover.
- The stock performance of Lowe's Inc. as of May 6, 2008 (table).
- Decision Matrix.
- Price-Equity Ratio and Stock Prices.
- Financial Metrics.
- Historical Prices.
- Company Background.
- Key Executives.
- Operations and Products.
- Weaknesses.
- Financial and Valuations Analysis.
- Recommendations.
- Conclusion.
