Merchandising - Store Environment - Undergraduate Internship - Summer 2027

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Mooresville, NC, USA
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The Role
Supports Lowe’s store merchandising and store-environment initiatives, including product placement, displays, signage, space planning, visual merchandising, and customer-experience improvements. The intern analyzes customer, store, and business insights; collaborates with Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, Design, and Space Planning teams; evaluates merchandising concepts; and presents recommendations to stakeholders. The role develops project management, analytical, communication, research, and problem-solving skills during a 10-week corporate internship.
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Do your Best Work in Mooresville
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
As a Store Merchandising - Store Environment Intern at Lowe's, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the strategies that shape how customers experience our stores. You'll work alongside Store Merchandising professionals to understand how product presentation, store environment, space, signage, and merchandising execution come together to create an engaging and seamless shopping experience.
Throughout the summer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the evolution of Lowe's store environment while gaining exposure to the collaboration required across Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Design, and other business functions.
This internship is ideal for students interested in combining retail strategy, merchandising, customer experience, creativity, and data-driven decision-making to solve real-world business challenges.
Summer Internship Program
Whether you're beginning your professional journey or exploring where your skills can make an impact, Lowe's offers opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute.
Our 10-week Summer Internship Program, May 24 - July 30, 2027, provides an immersive experience within a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company. You'll work directly with Lowe's leaders and industry professionals while completing meaningful projects that contribute to our business and customer experience.
To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
  • Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
  • Bring curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm to solving business challenges.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
  • Build effective partnerships through collaboration and communication.
  • Take initiative and embrace opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Keep the customer at the center of decision-making.

Do Your Best Work in Mooresville
This internship is based at the Lowe's Store Support Center in Mooresville, North Carolina (SSC-M). Our corporate campus provides opportunities to collaborate with business partners, build professional relationships, and gain exposure to teams that support Lowe's stores and customers across the country.
What You Will Learn
As a Store Merchandising - Store Environment Intern, you may gain experience in:
  • Understanding how store environment and merchandising strategies influence the overall customer shopping experience.
  • Learning how product placement, displays, signage, space, and visual merchandising work together within the retail environment.
  • Supporting the development and execution of store merchandising initiatives and projects.
  • Using customer, store, and business insights to identify opportunities to improve the in-store experience.
  • Understanding how merchandising strategies are translated from concept into execution across Lowe's stores.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional partners across Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Design, Space Planning, and other business areas.
  • Evaluating store merchandising concepts and identifying opportunities to improve consistency, functionality, and customer engagement.
  • Developing project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Translating research, observations, and data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
  • Presenting project findings and recommendations to business partners and leadership through effective storytelling and visualization.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing, Business, Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Analytics, or a related field.
  • Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
  • Ability to work at Lowe's Store Support Center in Mooresville, North Carolina for the duration of the internship.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Interest or experience in retail merchandising, store design, visual merchandising, customer experience, or store operations.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to balance creative thinking with business and customer needs.
  • Experience working on projects involving research, data analysis, presentations, or process improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Previous retail, internship, academic project, leadership, or related professional experience is preferred.
  • Passion for creating engaging and effective retail experiences for customers and associates.

Benefits
  • Paid Internship
  • Eligibility for Lowe's Housing Benefit
  • 10% Associate Discount
  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Exposure to Lowe's business leaders and cross-functional teams

For information about Lowe's benefit programs and eligibility, please visit the Lowe's Careers benefits page.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving millions of customers each week across the United States. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Lowe's operates more than 1,700 home improvement stores and supports customers, associates, and communities through its commitment to helping people love where they live.
For more information about Lowe's and career opportunities, visit Lowes.com and the Lowe's Careers website.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing, Business, Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Analytics, or a related field.
  • Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
  • Ability to work at Lowe's Store Support Center in Mooresville, North Carolina for the duration of the internship.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Interest or experience in retail merchandising, store design, visual merchandising, customer experience, or store operations.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to balance creative thinking with business and customer needs.
  • Experience working on projects involving research, data analysis, presentations, or process improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Previous retail, internship, academic project, leadership, or related professional experience.

What the Team is Saying

Lowe’s Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with a company match up to 4.25% when contributing 6% and eligibility beginning as early as the first of the month after 30 days is highlighted, with access extended to regular full‑time and part‑time associates. This structure positions retirement savings as a clear strength in the total rewards mix.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid family benefits include up to 10 weeks paid maternity leave and four weeks paid parental leave for eligible full‑time associates, plus adoption assistance and expanded family‑forming support. Recent updates add fertility partner services, doula/surrogacy reimbursement, and related resources.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Health coverage is offered to regular full‑time and part‑time associates, spanning medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health/EAP resources. Deductibles on full‑time plans were lowered in 2024 and additional supports (e.g., family‑forming, menopause) were added, indicating broad and evolving access.

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The Company
HQ: Mooresville, NC
300,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1921

What We Do

It’s curious to think of innovation and stability co-existing. But we pair a 100-year track record of success with a hunger to do things differently. Everyone is in the work — tackling complex problems where your impact can build back or build up the communities we serve. We fill our halls with curious minds from all walks of life. Our differences make us stronger, which is why our leaders build cultures of recognition and inclusion. You are heard, and your curiosities are celebrated and championed here.

Why Work With Us

We have built a space where the curious can move freely. Up in title, up in skills, to the side with teams, or back to try something completely new. We help you find your path — because when you win, we all win.

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