Why do some people choose to shop at Lowe's over Home Depot?

For me, it depends on what I need. Home Depot seems better for construction materials and tools, while Lowe's has better selection for decorating… lighting, flooring, appliances, etc. Both stores are within 5 miles of my house and my business. read more

I can't answer why “some people” would prefer Lowes over Home Depot, but I found out this past year that Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president of The Home Depot is a big time “trump” supporter. read more

Despite being the larger of the pair, The Home Depot, Inc. was actually founded over 30 years later than Lowe’s Companies, Inc. —Home Depot in 1978 and Lowe’s in 1946. Since then, Home Depot has grown to 2,269 stores, of which 1,976 are in the United States, 182 are in Canada, and 111 are in Mexico. read more

Here are some examples of how Lowe’s and Home Depot keep working to improve their approaches to the market. Home Depot Caters to the Pro. Lowe’s Acting Like a Distributor. Home Depot Ramps Up Mobile. Market Saturation. A second area to consider is each store’s saturation of the business market. read more