Lowe's Launches Memorial Day Deals With Up to 50% Off Home and Garden Gear

5 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 22

Memorial Day promotions at Lowe's now span grills, appliances and lawn equipment, with discounts reaching 50% as the summer shopping weekend begins.
The steepest cuts highlighted include a Greenworks outdoor bundle at $549 from $1,099, a Samsung side-by-side refrigerator at $1,399 from $2,599, and a chest freezer at $599 from $999.
Outdoor cooking and seasonal yard care are central to the sale, including a 36-inch Blackstone griddle at $549 and markdowns on mowers, trimmers and blowers.
The event is timed to the U.S. Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, when retailers typically push home, lawn and garden purchases ahead of summer.

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