The store will become the company’s first location in Nanaimo under the Lowe’s banner, and is expected to create 130 permanent positions in addition to 5-10 seasonal roles.
The new Nanaimo Lowe’s will have approximately 100,000 square feet of retail sales space, with an adjacent garden centre of approximately 13,000 square feet. The store will be located at 4750 Rutherford Road, inside the Nanaimo North Town Centre Mall.
“We are excited to join the Nanaimo community and have a lot of great employment opportunities available,” said Fred Pagotto, Market Director of B.C. Stores, Lowe’s Canada. “The new Lowe’s will create many new jobs in Nanaimo and we are committed to filling as many positions as possible locally. We are looking for passionate people who are ready to help our customers love where they live, and achieve their project goals and dreams.”