“Well I found a good place to get paint for cars whenever I need they seems to have an exellent inventory wasn't exellent on matching my paint this time due to equipment needs but they willing to try”
“I came in with zero experience when it comes to lumber, and the team at La Mesa Lumber & Hardware made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Chris took his time to walk us through the yard, gave us a basic crash course on wood, and was incredibly patient with all of our questions. He never made us feel rushed or out of place, which made a huge difference. The rest of the team was just as helpful and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they do. I also have to mention how impressively organized and well-managed this store is. Everything has its place, the yard is easy to navigate, and it's clear a lot of thought goes into how things are run. If you need any lumber or hardware, do yourself a favor and make a stop here. You won't regret it. Highly recommend!”
“Shout out to George at the front desk. I came in with a hand truck with a dead tire tube and a replacement tire from another store. I asked if he could show me how to swap the tires. He immediately set about doing exactly that. He was so gracious and helpful, which I have come to expect from this company. Thanks again for helping out an old lady!”
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.