17265. LOWE’S COMPANIES: STRATEGY. This paper provides a strategic analysis Lowe’s Companies, Inc.’s (hereinafter, Lowe’s) organizational and marketing strategy. The paper includes an overview and analysis of Lowe’s history, mission, current operations, strategies, and operating environment as well as an analysis of Lowe’s position relative to its principal competitor – Home Depot . Following this, a summary S.W.O.T. analysis is used to identify Lowe’s central internal strengths and weaknesses along with the principal threats and opportunities evident in its external environment. The concluding section presents a summary analysis and recommendations for future adjustments to Lowe’s strategy. KEYWORDS: market strategy home improvement do-it-yourself installation contractors strategic analysis Lowe’s Home Depot. APA Style. Written 2005. 14 pages; 43 footnotes; 28 bibliographic sources. 3840 words.