“STEVEN...ALWAYS STEVEN! I don’t think I’ve met unfriendly employees in the store ever but every time I see them goes above and beyond he's an absolute ace at true value”
“I recently moved to the area and have already visited no less than 7 times in less than 2 weeks. It's quite a large footprint for an Ace Hardware store, with a variety of options. However, what was most impressive was the staff. The young gentleman working the front desk was friendly no matter which day I came in. He was welcoming, professional, and added to the good energy of the store. I had keys made and the employee that assisted me was also incredibly helpful. Each employee seemed to go out of their way to be kind, and it adds to the warmth of a local establishment. I also loved that they gave an option to round up my purchases to help support a local hospital. Truly a spot that values helping to built a better community. Looking forward to having support for all my home projects in the future!”
“We have had a wonderful experience with Friel Lumber in Chester, MD. They helped me to design our kitchen and were incredibly patient and professional as we worked through each step. We wanted a chef's kitchen and that is exactly what we got. Eric Weaver worked with us in placing and designing every single cabinet and drawer to maximize space in a townhouse. We could not be any happier. I love our new space! And my spice drawer is the best thing ever!”
“Friel storage is a great place to use as a midpoint to put some of your personal belongings. The service by the staff is polite and professional. I wouldn't hesitate in the future to use them again.”
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.