“Came in looking for ratchet straps, and stepped out with a helpful hand and reassurance that my load was secure. Small town shops is where it is at. Thanks so much !!!”
“For over 40 years I've shop at Harbor freight , and still have many of those tools I purchased back in 1985 I use them every single week, whether it's my drill presses, metal cutting saws, sanding machine, power saws, welding units, Hurcules battery drills or impact drivers etc they do the job, the amazing thing is my tools are lasting just as long and even longer than my higher priced tools, learn to use tools properly will make tools last longer, what makes shopping at Harbor freight's is they have upgraded nearly everything in the stores and their quality is great and their prices beats everybody else's, my problem now I need to build a new shop for allow my tools.”
“Often their website does not match up with what they carry in the store. I need a tractor seat over the weekend, I found one on the website I wanted. It said it wasn't St Cloud, and when I got there I want a spending twice as much then I wanted for the tractor seat and it wasn't even the one from the website”
“In the past year and a half since I've been shopping here I've had nothing but exceptional service here. Prices are a bit higher than compared to big box stores but im happy to know that someone in the store is there and there to help. Highly recommend”
“This place was great! The staff took the time to answer all the questions I had about cutting and finishing the edge of a granite countertop. I got every thing I needed to complete the task and even though it's 2 hours from my house, it was worth the drive.”
“The people who work here are very great at customer service. They feel like family. I have enjoyed being their customer for many years. I highly recommend them if you own a lumberyard as they offer many products that you will need.”
“Lots of plants & gardening paraphenalia to choose from. From what I saw & overheard, the staff really seemed to care about the customer and their needs. They have a great warranty on their plants as well.”
“I brought in an impact drill that need some repair. The repair guy stopped what he was doing and fixed it right then and there. I highly recommend this place for any tool repairs you may need.”
“The Home Depot in the St. Cloud /Waite Park area is one of those places we find ourselves at more often than planned. We live in Little Falls, but since we’re in St. Cloud pretty regularly, it’s become a reliable stop for home projects, repairs, and the occasional “we’ll just grab one thing” trip that never stays that simple. 😄 The store is big, well-organized, and usually has a solid selection of whatever we’re looking for—tools, lumber, paint, or all the little things that somehow become essential mid-project. Staff have been helpful whenever we’ve needed guidance, and it’s nice when someone can quickly point you in the right direction instead of wandering the aisles. Overall, it’s a dependable place that makes tackling home improvement projects easier. Whether it’s a planned project or a spontaneous fix-it mission, it’s a store we can count on.”
“As a buyer for my last employer I worked with B&F for 8+ years and now being part of the team I have been humbled by how awesome a company B&F truly is. The relationships everyone in the company builds are what makes them an amazing company to buy from but also work for.”
“You know what these guys did? One of their employees transportation is a bicycle to get to and from work. While working, his bike was stolen. A few days later, they put together funds and bought this veteran a new bike. This is a store that takes care of its employees. Will defiantly shop there in the future. Very well done guys, thanks!”
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.