“I have had great experiences here. We don't live in Solvang but I much prefer this hardware to the Home Depot near us. The staff is helpful and friendly. There is always an employee nearby to answer questions and help you find what you need. The garden department is small but beautiful and with a good variety. In addition, when I have asked about specific species or a different variety than they have in stock, they have been quick to offer to order that plant for me, which has usually arrived within a week. The plants have always been good quality. Unfortunately I have to replace some of them this year because of the evil gopher army that has overtaken my yard but I plan to line the holes with cayenne pepper this time. Although that will probably just give the gophers a taste for spicy food. My hot lips salvia that I bought here is going on three years now and about five feet across. It is a huge draw for hummingbirds and bees.”
“I had a great experience as soon as I walked in the door. Daisey was really helpful showing us the different types of carpets they carry. My husband and I were also amazed of how patient she was with us.I highly recommend Modern floors.Great service!!”
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.