43 S Union St, Mora MN 55051
“To the passersby and distant onlooker, this is just an over priced, dumpy hardware store with a small inventory. But to the approximately three thousand locals of Mora United States, this is the central aspect of their childhood, the place they lay their heads during hurricanes or blizzards, or maybe even the location where they met the one they spend the rest of their lives with. So buy a shovel if you must, but always do so with respective aura.”
205 N Hill Ave, Ogilvie MN 56358
“I can't recommend Driven Fab enough! We had a broken spring bracket on our camper, and even though they were closed, they sent out their mobile unit to help us. Russ was absolutely fantastic—he was timely, incredibly friendly, and exceptionally helpful. He is very particular about his work, taking the time to ensure a highly professional job. He didn't just patch it up; he made sure the final repair was significantly stronger than the original factory bracket. If you need top-tier mobile fabrication or repair work, look no further than Russ and his team!”
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.
Read the postAce 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.
Read the postAce 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.
Read the postIn 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.
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