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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.\nYour Impact\nAs 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.\nThis role is ideal for those passionate about combining analytics with creativity to solve real-world retail challenges.\nSummer Internship Program\nWhether you’re starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe’s offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.\nOur 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.\nTo succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:\nDrive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.\nBring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.\nTake on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.\nBuild strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.\nPush boundaries to discover what’s possible.\nDo Your Best Work in Mooresville\nThis 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.\nWhat You Will Learn\nHow store layouts and merchandise adjacencies influence customer experience and operational efficiency.\nData-driven approaches to store planning, including analysis of traffic patterns, conversion metrics, and category performance.\nTools used in store design and optimization (e.g., planogramming and CAD software).\nCollaboration with key stakeholders in Merchandising, Space Planning, and Operations.\nHow to present findings and recommendations through compelling storytelling and visualization.\nTechniques for balancing business needs with customer expectations in store environments.\nMinimum Qualifications\nPursuing a Master’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Retail Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.\nExpected graduation dates of December 2027 or May 2028.\nPreferred Skills/Experience\n3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.\nProficient in MS Office Programs (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).\nExperience in retail, project planning, or operational analysis (academic or professional).\nFamiliarity with retail design tools or analytics platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, Tableau, Power BI).\nAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\nPassion for optimizing the in-store experience for both customers and associates.\nBenefits\nPaid Internship\nEligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit\n10% Associate Discount\nFor information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.\nAbout Lowe’s\nLowe’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.\nEEO Statement\nLowe’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.\nAbout Lowe’s\nLowe’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. 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