“My washer from Lowe’s died (after only a year and a half and $700) I decided I wanted to splurge on a Speed Queen since they are reliable. I live in Searcy and nowhere had the model I wanted (except one store that wouldn’t sell me just the washer. They said we had to buy the set.) Of course my husband was out of town on a business trip when all this happened and I was stressing. I called and talked to Scott and he was so nice and helpful! I probably called five times that day regarding my arrival time, measurements to make sure it fit in my car, etc and he was so nice and went above and beyond. I LOVE my speed Queen and wish I had gotten one years ago when I cloth diapered. It’s so quick and does a wonderful job. I’m itching to buy the dryer now ? Scott went over the features of the washer and the dryer as well in case I want to get it down the road. 1000/10 recommend this store to anyone looking for a quality washer! They had a great selection and I’m grateful I didn’t have to wait!”
“I had a great experience when these people serviced my tractor. They treated me very fair and did excellent. I especially appreciate Brian (I’m pretty sure that was his name)”
“Store open on weekend till early afternoon, which is very nice. Closing at 12 does not give a person enough time for multiple trips if needed. Associates were very helpful.”
Lowe's is giving its loyalty program a makeover to better serve small and mid-sized professional contractors. The home improvement retailer has changed its MVPs Pro Rewards & Partnership Program into the new MyLowe's Pro Rewards. The updated program aims to make life easier for professionals while offering more benefits from their first purchase.
Ace Hardware is reimagining itself with a new store concept. The home improvement retailer plans to invest over $1 billion in the next five years to roll out "Elevate Ace" across new and existing locations. The revamped stores will feature brand showrooms, expanded product lines, and enhanced customer service. Some locations will even boast outdoor spaces with live plant displays. Ace gave retailers a sneak peek at the concept during its recent Chicago convention. While a few stores will debut the new look later this year, the full rollout begins in January.
Ace Hardware is hammering out an impressive growth story. The retailer-owned cooperative is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a bang, reaching 5,000 U.S. stores and planning to open 200 new locations in 2024. The company hit a milestone when it opened its 100th new store this year in Henderson, Nevada. Another newcomer, Fixit Ace Hardware in Roswell, Georgia, became the 5,000th domestic Ace store.
In the latest move of its growth plan, leading paint maker Dunn-Edwards just opened 17 new retail locations throughout Northern California. This expansion of physical stores boosts the company's footprint in the region by over 50%.
The expansion caps an exciting time for the nearly 100-year-old company. With its 100th anniversary in 2025, Dunn-Edwards is strengthening its market position through planned growth focused on better serving pros, homeowners and employees.