The national hardware store Lowe's announced that it will be closing over 50 stores here in the US and in Canada.

According to CEO Marvin Ellison, "The store closures are a necessary step in our strategic reassessment as we focus on building a stronger business,"

Only two stores in New York State will shut down and they are both located in New York City

2008 Broadway, New York
635-641 6th Ave, New York
24 of the stores shutting down will be in Canada.

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