Two new locations are set to open this year in Texas and Arizona, the spokesperson added. Then, starting in 2026, Lowe’s plans to open 10 to 15 stores per year over the next few years. Need a break?

One Lowe's store is closing in the Dallas Metroplex, but 19 other U.S. store closures vary from locations in Alabama, California, Massachusetts and New York, among others, the company said.

Texas is Lowe’s largest state with 141 stores. It’s also the largest state for Wal-Mart which has 600 stores here. Wal-Mart declined to comment on the dark-store strategy.

Lowe’s, the largest retailer of home appliances, is opening its first outlet store in Texas on Friday. The store at 3500 W. Airport Freeway in Irving was a ...