Lowes Foods United States

Lowes Foods is a supermarket chain which was founded by Jim Lowe in 1954. Its headquarters is based in North Carolina, United States. The company is a subsidiary of the wholesale company, Alex Lee Inc. 

Presently, the business operates around 150 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Lowes Foods achieves an annual turnover of more than €968 million and currently employs more than 8,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the Southeast Retailer Of The Year Award in 2017. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a large variety of products in the following categories:

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, body lotions, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as Merlot, Doritos, Lays, Oreo, Gillette, Dove, Downy and many more are endorsed by the firm. Lowes Foods offers a range of gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, vegetarian and organic products as well. 

The company developed its own brand under the name “Lowes Foods” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, in 2021, the business partnered with Delivery Solutions in order to offer same-day delivery. 

Lowes Foods opened a new concept store in Huntersville in February 2022. The store features a coffee bar, beer and no traditional checkout lines. 

Moreover, in March 2022, the Florida-based Ten Alkaline Spring Water expanded its product distribution to all Lowes Foods locations. 

In August 2022, the retailer announced that it will be hosting a virtual vendor summit in September 2022 as it is currently looking for new local products. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by cooperating with local producers in order to shorten the supply chain. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lowesfoods.com/shop-online