Lowe's Cuts Around 600 Corporate Jobs

Retailer says cuts will allow it to 'focus on frontline staff'

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Lowe's Home Improvement has announced it is cutting approximately 600 corporate and support roles, representing less than 1% of its total workforce. The company says the move will allow it to better align resources to support its stores and frontline associates who serve customers daily.

Why it matters

As one of the largest home improvement retailers, Lowe's job cuts reflect broader trends in the retail industry to streamline corporate operations and prioritize investments in frontline staff who interact directly with customers.

The details

Lowe's says the affected employees will receive financial assistance, continued benefits for a period of time, and career transition resources. The cuts come as the company reported total sales of $20.8 billion for Q3 2025, a 3% increase from the previous year, and net earnings of $1.6 billion.

  • Lowe's reported Q3 2025 earnings on February 15, 2026.
  • The job cuts were announced on February 15, 2026.

The players

Lowe's Home Improvement

A major home improvement retailer with 1,756 stores as of October 2025 and corporate headquarters based in Mooresville, North Carolina.

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The takeaway

Lowe's job cuts reflect a broader industry trend of retailers streamlining corporate operations to focus more resources on frontline staff who directly serve customers, as companies navigate an evolving retail landscape.