INDIVIDUAL CASE ANALYSIS 2

Should Lowe’s expand into Canada, or renew efforts to acquire Rona?

Would you recommend Lowe’s enter the Australian market with 150 new stores as currently planned in an attempt to match Ace’s international presence?

Would you recommend Lowe’s reduce the size of its stores to match Home Depot, and even smaller stores such as Ace and True Value?

What do you think are the best strategies for Lowe’s to outperform Home Depot as the housing market and world economy continue to improve?

Develop the projected financial statements that fully assess and evaluate the impact of your proposed strategy.