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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. operates as a large‑scale home‑improvement retailer that sells building materials, appliances, tools, décor, lawn‑and‑garden products and related installation and repair services through a network of roughly 1,700 U.S. stores and an omnichannel digital platform. The firm is part of the consumer‑discretionary retail sector, specifically the home‑improvement segment, serving both DIY homeowners and professional contractors. It is the second‑largest home‑improvement retailer in the United States, positioned behind Home Depot and distinguished by its extensive store footprint, growing professional‑customer focus, and integrated online‑to‑offline shopping experience.