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New deal, creator edition
Lowe's is calling on creators to help design and launch new products, a move that feels part brainstorming session, part brand glow-up. Instead of only relying on the usual internal product pipeline, the company is opening the door to outside voices that already know how to catch attention online.
Why this matters
For a retailer like Lowe's, this isn't just a cute marketing stunt. If creator-led ideas catch on, they could translate into products that feel more in tune with what customers actually want — and maybe even what they’ll post about.
The investor angle
That matters because retailers live and die by relevance. If Lowe's can turn creator buzz into real product sales, it gets a little more ammo against the endless scroll of competition, from big-box rivals to e-commerce sellers trying to grab the same wallet share.
Big picture: Lowe's is trying to make product development feel less boardroom and more group chat. If it works, the payoff could be better engagement, fresher merch, and a brand that doesn't feel like it shipped straight from 2009.