more modern urban U.S. market. As you know Lowe’s is just finishing off the largest expansion in the company’s history, in conjunction with the merger of Eagle Hardware to help broaden the visibility of Lowe’s in these urban markets. During this time of expansion Lowe’s has remained financially prosperous. Reporting financial gains each year from 1998 when the expansions started to quarter number three of 2001. Being able to accomplish a large expansion and still make financial gains during the expansion is just a sheer accomplishment by the topnotch top-level management team that Lowe’s has established. With its large expansion out of the way Lowe’s is now starting to focus back on the development of its employees in the work place through the best recruiting, training, and benefits packages in the industry. Lowe’s focus has also moved towards the consumers in which it serves, and the communities in which it serves, by the establishment of numerous programs that are designed to educate its customers, and teach children safety. Lowe’s has also has listened to the needs and wants of what the customers desire in a home improvement warehouse with proprietary and exclusive items that are only offered for sale at Lowe’s. To the community, Lowe’s has donated materials, money, and time to improve the surrounding communities in which they are located in, time and time again. The future is very promising for Lowe’s Companies, Inc. The leadership that has been established by Lowe’s has moved the company very far in the past few years. That is because Lowe’s shares its success with everyone, by giving back to the community, their employees, and their customers. Lowe’s makes a difference in all these areas by simply taking the time out to listen to people’s concerns. The bottom line is, like Lowe’s motto says, they are simply Impro...
