Lowes Companies Inc. is a Fortune 50 company, founded in 1946 that serves approximately 15 million customers at more than 1,725 home improvement stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Based in Big Rapids, Mich., it is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world. The company serves homeowners, renters and commercial business customers. It offers a complete line of products for home decorating, maintenance, repair, as well as remodeling and property maintenance. Lowes Companies Inc. is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited company.