Store Optimization – Undergrad Internship – Summer 2027

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 Lowes youll work with a team dedicated to enhancing store layouts operations and merchandising strategies to ensure a seamless and productive customer experience. Youll 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 1700 retail locations.

This role is ideal for those passionate about combining analytics with creativity to solve real-world retail challenges.

Summer Internship Program

Whether youre starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field Lowes 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. Youll 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 whats 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 Bachelors 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 Lowes Housing Benefit
• 10% Associate Discount

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility please visit Lowes

Lowes 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 Lowes operates over 1700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300000 associates. Based in Mooresville N.C. Lowes 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 .

EEO Statement

Lowes 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 Lowes

Lowes Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than$86 billion. Lowes employs approximately 300000 associates and operates over 1750 home improvement stores 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowes is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based inMooresville N.C. Lowes 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 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.