Lowe's opens in Mexico

MONTERREY, Mexico Lowe’s announced the opening of the first stores in Monterrey, Mexico as part of its international growth strategy.

Lowe’s Linda Vista and Lowe’s Sendero open to customers on Feb. 8. Grand opening festivities including a board cutting ceremony are being scheduled.

Each store offers a sales area of approximately 110,000 square feet including a special drive-through building materials yard, a garden center and a fully staffed, full-service hardware desk, the company reported.

“We are very proud of the work that has taken place to prepare our two new stores to serve customers in Monterrey and the surrounding communities,” said Francisco Fernandez, director general of Lowe’s Mexico.