“No matter what odd project I have going on, they always have what I need. The staff is very helpful and knowledge. Their inventory is huge. They definitely live up to their name. Positively Better Service.”
“nice small town general store lots of local made goods, the staff are really awesome and personable my favorite is the manager with the curly hair she is the most helpful person as it gets in retail anywhere.”
“I can’t say enough about Martins!!! They are incredible! From the furniture quality, customer service and the delivery team! I will definitely buy more! Outstanding work!!!!”
“April 1, 2024 I want to mention my appreciation for HEP Sales / North Main Lumber in Newark and their sales team! I want to especially mention my great appreciation for Dan H., who always greets us customers with his sincere and disarming personality. It's evident that he is very knowledgeable about where things are and their application. I understand from my numerous purchase visits that Dan H. has a lifetime of hands-on experience with heating/cooling, electrical, maintenance and more. My advice to customers who typically just shop by price is to caution them to first consult knowledgeable HEP sales people such as Dan H. - who so often opens my eyes to the long term costs which can exceed a cheaper purchase elsewhere. I have purchased thousands of dollars of products in the past 45 years from HEP with no issues. I have purchased flooring, trim molding, windows, doors, electrical, and concrete products. If HEP gave them out - I should have a single digit loyalty card or such. In summary, my hat is off in salute to Dan H. and HEP Sales in Newark. Thank you. Mike Robinson / Newark”
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.