“I’ve been buying hardwood flooring supplies and maintenance products from KO Floor Supply in Hawthorne for my business in North Jersey, and they’ve been solid every time. As someone who deals with a lot of hardwood and LVT installs plus ongoing floor care, I appreciate that they carry the pro-grade stuff I actually need—like quality abrasives, finishes, and tools that hold up on real jobs. A couple weeks ago I called in for a replacement part for one of my sanders, and they had it in stock and ready to go without any runaround. Their team knows the equipment well enough to confirm it was the right one on the spot. Same-day pickup and quick delivery options have saved me multiple times when a job schedule tightened up. The prices are fair for the trade, their inventory is deep, and I’ve never had an issue with damaged goods or wrong items. If you’re a contractor working with wood floors in the NJ/NY area, they’re worth checking out. Reliable supplier that just gets it done.”
“Service was amazing. Our hot water heater broke and needed one asap. Peter Żak was accommodating and made it happen. Halina K was so helpful through the whole process! Highly recommend!!”
“Joel was fantastic. I sent him a picture of the issue, and he responded right away with the exact model number and clear guidance on what I needed. Super knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely helpful.”
“JMP Wood is a one-stop shop for all things stair-related. Their staff (especially Anna) are extremely knowledgeable and materials can be sourced same day in all styles and varieties. Great professionalism all around from the sales office, quality control, and loading/delivery.”
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.