Семейный магазин Lowe's в Нортеборо сменил владельцев: бизнес переходит к племяннику основателя

NORTHBOROUGH – The transition is complete: Lowe’s has new ownership. On July 1, Chris and Rachel Pond officially took ownership of Lowe’s Variety & Meat Shop, a Northborough institution. Tom and Jane Lowe will be stepping back, going on a cross-country vacation throughout the summer and returning in the fall to help “any way [they] can.” “I’ll still be around,” Tom said. Lowe’s was founded in 1953 by Tom Lowe’s grandparents. Later, Tom’s “Uncle Bill” started a store in Downtown Northborough, and in 1986, he bought the business from his uncle. Tom has led the store – sometimes called “Tommy’s” by those close to the family – to great success. In 2006, the store moved to its current location at 255 West Main Street. Though ownership has changed, Lowe’s will remain in the family: Chris Pond is Tom’s stepson. Chris has worked at the store since he was 14, starting as a dishwasher and helping in just about every area of the business. He’s ready for the role, Tom said. “We’re very confident. [Chris and Rachel] are not newcomers to the store for sure. They’re family. It’s a good feeling knowing I’m leaving it with family – not just someone that happened to come in,” Tom told the Community Advocate. Added Rachel: “It’s nice to carry on the family tradition. It’s staying in the family. What we’re telling everybody is no major changes. We’ve been running the show for about a year now anyway, so nothing is changing.”