The Whatcom County Business Pulse, Bellingham, WA
August, 2002

LOWE’S NOW IN BELLINGHAM!

Sierra Construction is the general contractor on the bright, new 165,000 square foot Lowe’s Home Improvement Store set to open in August on Sunset drive. Contractors are busily putting the finishing touches on in-store fixtures, getting ready for the opening day crush.

Chris Ahern, spokesperson for Lowe’s, hopes Bellingham residents will come to enjoy what others already know about their store.

“Our stores are designed to make shopping easy,” Ahern said. They feature uncluttered displays, large, wide aisles, and easily read, prominently posted signs.

“We want to make it easy for customers who come for a specific item to get in and get out,” she said. “But we also want to make it inviting for customers looking for new ideas.”
To that end, Lowe’s will have a series of vignettes, illustrating new ideas and techniques for home projects.

Lowe’s is the exclusive supplier of some top name brands in home improvement, including Husqvarna power tools, Jenn Air stainless steel outdoor grills, Cub Cadet lawn tractors, and Jackson & Perkins roses. Lowe’s will also carry Weyerhaeuser’s ChoiceDek composite lumber. Ahern said this new material is ideal for wetter climates or places with wood pest problems.

“It ages like wood, but it’s maintenance free,” she said.