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The Role
Undergraduate summer internship based at Lowe’s corporate headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. The available description provides company information and workplace details but does not specify the internship’s responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, travel, or clearance requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Optimization Intern at Lowe's, you'll work with a team dedicated to enhancing store layouts, operations, and merchandising strategies to ensure a seamless and productive customer experience. You'll gain hands-on experience in data analysis, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration as you help drive improvements in store formats, adjacencies, and operational flow. Your work will support key business decisions that impact customer satisfaction, associate productivity, and overall store performance across 1,700+ retail locations.
This role is ideal for those passionate about combining analytics with creativity to solve real-world retail challenges.
Summer Internship Program
Whether you're starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe's offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.
Our 10-week summer internship program (May 24 - July 30, 2027) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You'll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.
To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
Do Your Best Work in Mooresville
This internship 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.
What You Will Learn
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Skills/Experience
Benefits
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits .
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. 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 .
EEO Statement
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.
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.
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 Optimization Intern at Lowe's, you'll work with a team dedicated to enhancing store layouts, operations, and merchandising strategies to ensure a seamless and productive customer experience. You'll gain hands-on experience in data analysis, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration as you help drive improvements in store formats, adjacencies, and operational flow. Your work will support key business decisions that impact customer satisfaction, associate productivity, and overall store performance across 1,700+ retail locations.
This role is ideal for those passionate about combining analytics with creativity to solve real-world retail challenges.
Summer Internship Program
Whether you're starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe's offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.
Our 10-week summer internship program (May 24 - July 30, 2027) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You'll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.
To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
- Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
- Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.
- Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.
- Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.
- Push boundaries to discover what's possible.
Do Your Best Work in Mooresville
This internship 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.
What You Will Learn
- How store layouts and merchandise adjacencies influence customer experience and operational efficiency.
- Data-driven approaches to store planning, including analysis of traffic patterns, conversion metrics, and category performance.
- Tools used in store design and optimization (e.g., planogramming and CAD software).
- Collaboration with key stakeholders in Merchandising, Space Planning, and Operations.
- How to present findings and recommendations through compelling storytelling and visualization.
- Techniques for balancing business needs with customer expectations in store environments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing a Master's Degree in Business, Analytics, Retail Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation dates of December 2027 or May 2028.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Proficient in MS Office Programs (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Experience in retail, project planning, or operational analysis (academic or professional).
- Familiarity with retail design tools or analytics platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, Tableau, Power BI).
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for optimizing the in-store experience for both customers and associates.
Benefits
- Paid Internship
- Eligibility for Lowe's Housing Benefit
- 10% Associate Discount
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits .
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. 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 .
EEO Statement
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.
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.
Lowe’s Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4.25% when contributing 6% is highlighted, with participation generally available shortly after hire under plan rules. Feedback suggests this match meaningfully boosts long-term compensation for eligible associates.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount on shares for eligible associates. This provides accessible equity as a complement to wages and traditional benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Eligible full-time hourly and salaried associates can receive up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 4 weeks of paid parental leave. Family-care resources and counseling further support dependents and caregivers.
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The Company
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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Lowe’s Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
2 days a week
