For many project managers, the next move in their careers is the step up to program manager. Yet many practitioners lack a true understanding of the role and the skills required to make the transition.
Founded in 1946, Loweâs has grown from a small hardware store to the 2nd largest home improvement retailer. worldwide, the 8th largest retailer in the U.S. and 19th largest in the world. The Loweâs story began in North Carolina when H. Carl Buchan, part owner of the North Wilkesboro Hardware Company, envisioned creating a chain of hardware stores. At the time, Loweâs was a typical, small-town hardware store selling. everything from overalls to wash tubs, work boots and even horse collars.
The concept of offering a permanent, separate menu at a cheaper price is about 20 years old. Domestically, Burger Kingâs value menu was first launched in 1998. McDonaldâs got on board with its Dollar Menu in 2003. Wendyâs was the value menu pioneer, first taking the risk in 1989. According to Denny Lynch, senior vice president of communications at Wendyâs International, the impetus behind its launch was to compete in the burger wars of the late 1980s.