Lowe's Announces Canadian Stores

Despite an expected announcement that sales are trending slighly below expectations, Lowe's is continuing to expand its presence across the continent into Canada.

The chain's first three Canadian locations - Brantford, Hamilton and Brampton - are scheduled for December openings. Three more locations, including one in Toronto, are expected to open their doors to shoppers by the end of January.

A spokesman says the company has 18 additional sites in the pipeline and expexts to see as many as 100 Lowe's stores in Canada over time.