Toronto, Ontario, September 21, 2006--Lowe's said today the company is on track in regard to its expansion into Canada, with the opening of its first stores in the Greater Toronto Area planned for the second half of 2007.
"Today, we're breaking ground on our first location in Hamilton, have identified additional locations in Brantford, South Brampton and Toronto and have another nine locations approved through our real estate committee process," said Doug Robinson, president of Lowe's Canada during a media briefing at the company's Toronto offices this morning. "We have begun the search for potential store employees with home improvement know-how and a passion for customer service."
The initial stores are projected to open in the second half of 2007, each creating up to 175 jobs. Each store represents an average investment of $20.5 million ($18.5 million USD).
