“When leadership treats a dedicated employee unfairly despite their strong performance and commitment, it can negatively affect morale and motivation. Good employees should be encouraged to grow, given opportunities to succeed, and recognized for the value they bring to the team. Leadership should focus not only on the employee’s position or hours, but also on their performance, work ethic, customer service, reliability, and willingness to contribute. An employee who consistently demonstrates excellence should not have to feel overlooked or undervalued. Fair and supportive leadership is essential to retaining strong employees and creating a positive workplace environment. Thanks to supervisor i think he’s new nick,cristina and jenifer, nick he’s new really nice and helpful keep up with the great work retail needs more people like you guys 👏🏻”
“Rural King is a fun store to shop. They have a good variety of everything from clothing to guns to food items. They also have a lot of unique items so you should check out the whole store. Everything is reasonably priced. The lines get long but the cashier's keep everyone moving and staff are very nice. Don't forget to grab your free popcorn before you walk around. Rural King is also a very family friendly store.”
“I usually search for a Home Depot or Lowe’s when I need something because they’re convenient and usually have a bigger selection. But I have to give Ace Hardware credit, they’ve really stepped up their game! As a plumber, I was pleasantly surprised by how much they’ve expanded their plumbing section. They have a great selection of fittings, cartridges, repair parts, and even some items that can be hard to find at the bigger stores. They also carry brands I already use and like, such as Milwaukee for tools and YETI for keeping drinks cold on the job. For a smaller hardware store, they pack a lot into one place. It’s becoming a really convenient one-stop shop, especially for people in the trades. I’ll definitely be checking Ace more often before automatically heading to the big-box stores.”
“What a great place. Stopped in with a drill issue and had it figured out within minutes and didn't try to sell me on something I didn't need. I'll definitely be going back whenever I have any drill issues or when I need a new tool. The selection of tools is vast. Super friendly and knowledgeable guy I dealt with.”
“OMG, These people are awesome. I would highly recommend them and will diffently use them again. Super nice and service was done quickly and every step was explained to me. Could not be more pleased with the service I received. Thanks for getting my zero turn up and running so quickly.”
“They always have what we need, couldn't believe the pricing on bird seed it was stupid crazy, needless to say we will buy it someplace else. But we did get a great deal on a great microwave that the store had by mistake.”
“I had a really good experience at Home Depot. The customer service was great, and everyone was friendly and helpful. I also noticed that the store and especially the bathrooms were very clean and well maintained, which I really appreciated. It’s always nice to shop somewhere that takes care of both their customers and their facilities. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back!”
“I stopped by Lowe’s to pick up some lawn bags, and found something much better: the Halloween section complete with a stage of interactive animatronics! Love this store!”
“So I’ve used Home Depot tool rental for nearly a decade between Florida and New Jersey. I must say the tool rental store here in Spring Hill is remarkable. The employees are very knowledgeable, helpful, eager to answer your questions. The tools are always newer and in great condition. Very happy with my experiences at this location.”
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.