“Today I visited Ace Hardware to buy a new AC vent. James was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the differences between the vent I purchased and the other options available in the store. His patience and excellent customer service made it much easier for me to choose the right product. Thank you, James, for your assistance and professionalism!”
“I have been H.F. customer for many years. I've been to many different stores. This store has to be the cleanest and most organized store I have ever been in. The staff is the nicest and friendliest of all the stores. Thank you. 😊.”
“They can make any type of key or fob and for MUCH CHEAPER! Also very nice. I needed an extra microchip key for my new van & was told elsewhere that I/they had to buy coded etc. This place didn't need any of that to fully set it up for me. If you need a chip key or FOB make sure you bring the vehicle with you for set up. I will bringing my other car over for new fobs soon! If you need any other key, check them out. They even had teeny keys that look like they'd fit a lock box or similar.”
“Panel Barn is great. We had delays with a couple of our houses and they were able and willing to help us out with our schedule. We will certainly continue using them.”
“I came looking for a certain brand of dog food. I did see the anti parasite pastes. They had some dog snacks on sale. The staff was friendly. I wanted to see the do it yourself dog wash station but I didnt have a chance to walk around the whole store.”
“Hamilton tool, a long time staple in the community, under new ownership now. They were always good before and they took care of me in way you can only hope to be treated! Kyle the new owner went out of his way to help me! I highly recommend him and the team!”
“I'm still looking for flooring, so I thought I'd try this location. There were plenty of vehicles in the parking lot, but customers were few. I certainly didn't find what I wanted but I noticed something that the other Lowe's didn't seem to have: Allen+Roth flooring. I remember the brand, which seems to be their own, for bathroom vanities and outdoor furniture. My mum had a vanity and it seemed to be quite well-made with solid wood. Those prices were reasonable, if the brand's quality holds in laminate flooring. (Despite HGTV's desire for hard wood floors, I remember taking Saturday to remove was, clean the floors, and wax them and leave them for several hours while they dried. No thanks!) I had someone pass and I heard them ask if I needed help finding anything. I like that about Lowe's. I'm never in doubt about getting help. It might take a while, but employees are genuinely concerned.”
“I absolutely love Menards... the prices are great, the stores are clean, the staff always very friendly and helpful. And my favorite part is yrly rebates I get back to have a lil bonus money to spend...lol Thanks Menards!!”
“I love this place. Everyone is always so helpful. They have amazing sales! The prices really can’t be beat here, and the popcorn is always a nice treat. And I love seeing the baby chicks.”
“We bought a refrigerator for a family rental and had it delivered. The 2 delivery guys had to go up 10 steps, a landing and 10 more steps. They were very careful moving through a couple of tight places. They did a great job getting that refrigerator in the apartment and taking the old one out! Thank you very much!!!”
“New to the area and stopped in for an item. Within less than two minutes I was greeted and offered assistance by the incomparable Sandi. She is the kindest helpful and humorous people I've encountered in a while. Any future visit I will be sure to seek her help and just say hello. She is a knowledgeable asset to the store.”
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.