Lowe’s pursues growth, new model

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Lowe’s Canada will open the first of its new model stores this month, in Edmonton. The new Edmonton North Lowe’s was converted from the former RONA Home and Garden, and combines features from Lowe’s and RONA’s offerings, to create a new model of Lowe’s stores in Canada. The store underwent a 16-week physical transformation including construction, departmental sequencing of new racking and re-merchandising, branding, and IT conversion. The company has also announced the opening in early 2018 of a store in Winnipeg.