“They carry taste of the wild Pacific stream dog food that I used to order from chewy . Now I don't have to wait around for my delivery . I can buy local thanks guys good job on your Remodel of your pet section also looks great”
“Bucke’s did a great job with the “Chick mania”. Got customers in in an orderly fashion and got them out with their baby chicks. They are a gold mine for anything ranch related.. great family owned business, great people… great local resource.”
“We’ve been using this shop for years for all of our chainsaws, maintenance, and repairs, and they’ve always been consistent, honest, and fair. We run a tree service, so our equipment is our livelihood, and they’ve always been upfront about their process. They communicate clearly, give realistic timelines, and always call before doing any repairs. Their diagnostic fee goes toward the repair if you move forward, which is completely standard. One thing I really appreciate is that they don’t pressure you. If something isn’t worth fixing, they’ll tell you, and if you choose not to repair, they return the equipment as is after diagnosis, which actually saves us time when we handle repairs ourselves or use parts. Also important to mention, my family is Mexican, and my dad speaks very limited English. He’s been going there for years and has always been treated with respect and patience. In our experience, they run a solid, honest business, and we trust them with all of our equipment.”
“Great service, didn’t know orland had a local hardware store. But I went in with low expectations and was happy with the quality and service I got. Apparently there is a kid named Luis who helped me through the process, he told me he came from the Sutter location. Long story short this kid impressed me with how young and knowledgeable he was. The lady up front was super kind and joking. I’m glad to say I’ll be returning soon.”
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.