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“I had the best experience ever when Kristian and Eddie came to my house for a consultation. Both of these guys are super knowledgeable and made the anxiety ridden process of picking paints a joy. Kristian is an absolute genius. He helped me choose exterior paint colors for my porch, deck and house that elevate the exterior to new levels. I was going for modern and also rustic and Kristian nailed it. I’ve been struggling with these choices for months and in a very short time Kristian found the perfect combos. And Eddie was super helpful and his technical knowledge about paints and stains is vast. He identified the wood on my deck, porch and house and explained which paints were best for each application. I also really appreciate his willingness to squeeze me in last minute on the day before he took a week off from work. Thank you for everything, Kristian and Eddie!”
“I’ve been using Hemlock hardware for years. Staff are super friendly, helpful, and honest. Love, Scott and his team! Highly recommend Hemlock hardware!”
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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.