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.
1955 Buchan had six stores. 1960 Buchan died, and then the office of the president was created and in 1961 the company was renamed Lowe's Companies, Inc. In <b>1921, L.S. Lowe opened a hardware store in the small town of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Named Lowe's North Wilkesboro Hardware</b>. After his death his wife and daughter ran the store until his son was discharged from the Army.