Lowe's has been helping our customers improve the places they call home for more than 60 years. Lowe's operates more than 1,675 stores in the United States and Canada. In 2008, Lowe's earned several notable industry distinctions, including:

• Ranked 47 on the FORTUNE®  500
• EPA & U.S. Department of Energy ENERGY STAR® Award has been given to Lowe's seven consecutive years for promoting products that meet the highest energy and water efficiency standards