“I used to be a high end, SnapOn kind of guy but I've found Harbor Freight tools are good quality at a great price. Not dirt cheap stuff, but good quality, usable tools.”
“Never really thought of Apex till I needed a special tool to remove a hose clamp. They had it in stock! Amazing! Definitely will keep in mind for future needs.”
“I went to Menards to get plywood. Asked if I could get it cut down and was told yes. Tried finding it but couldn’t. Asked again and they said they couldn’t. Decided I’d keep looking. Found someone else and they said maybe but actually knew where. Directed me to a saw that couldn’t cut it. Called Lowes and was listening to a pre recorded message for 5 minutes…. Called Bender Lumber and the phone rang for maybe 5 seconds where all my questions were answered. Showed up and Kyle asked me what I needed the materials for. He helped me buy the most economical product and cut it all down to fit in my car. Friendly conversations with friendly people. First time there and I’ll be back.”
“So I'm new to the world of welding. Walt took the time to answer any and all questions that I had. Left with much more confidence and with the correct welding gas set up for my needs.Don’t hesitate to give them a call or to stop by!”
“Spent an EXORBITANT amount of money on 12/2 Romex from Menards, but thanks to Michael Waller at Kendall Electric in Columbus, IN, he saved me a LOT of money because their prices are more competitive and reasonable! Not only did Michael save me a lot of money, his customer service was on point as well. I would HIGHLY recommend Kendall Electric in Columbus, IN, and I will be going there from now on for any/all electrical supply needs!”
“All phase Columbus is by far One of the best supply houses I’ve dealt with when it comes to electrical supplies they have everything you need from tools wire all the way down to the odds and stuff. The guys behind the counter, Chace and Jacob both are such wonderful people to deal with those guys are so helpful and are willing to go above and beyond to help out. At the end of the day all phase, Columbus is a top-tier supply house Will meet all of your needs for anything electrical I highly recommend.”
“Great employees! Very friendly & Nice! I can’t say anything bad about this place! I am legit go here probably once a week for sure! And I buy all my rabbit, chicken , bird and goat feed here!”
“I was there for over an hour today getting spray paint, and several other items to mount a 40.5 inch long by 12 inch deep shelf I found at Goodwill. I will be putting it above two wide utility closet doors that I do not have access to. They are very large doors that take up the longest wall in my kitchen. So, to make use of this dead space I'm putting this shelf there and will be attaching the rod to hang curtains from it as well. This will disguise the tall rolling shelving units that I use for pots and pans, small appliances, and other overflow items. While I was there 4 people greated me and offered to help. At the time I did not need help from 3 of them. However, one older man in particular (I wish I got his name) was very friendly and helpful. He went above and beyond his required duties, checking inventory for items I needed, directing me to the correct bay in that aisle, and even came back to check on me later. Here's a picture of what I'm doing.”
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.