“We came in to the store yesterday with my girlfriend's father. He is a veteran with Parkinsons disease. They made his day. They were veterans as well, and they surrounded him with stories, jokes, but most of all kindness.”
“Do you know what makes this hardware store nice ? the fact that it’s connected to EADS and there’s a coffee shop also on the other side, so in essence, you get the benefit of outside decking, coffee, and hardware. And I’d love to say I was joking but it’s true. What’s nice about this particular spot is that it’s a cure and simple small town hardware shop that doesn’t feel commercial in a sense and that’s what makes it so lovely.”
“I had a great experience working with McCabe Lumber on our front porch project. They were incredibly helpful with material selection, quantity estimation, and overall guidance throughout the build. They supplied our composite deck materials, soffit PVC components, and tongue-and-groove ceiling beadboard, all of which were high quality and exactly what we needed. Tom was especially great to work with—he helped me choose the right materials, provided knowledgeable advice along the way, and was always willing to answer questions as the project progressed. Delivery was flawless and on time, which made a big difference keeping the project on track. Thank you for all your help and expertise—it made a challenging project much more manageable. I would absolutely recommend McCabe Lumber to anyone tackling a porch or decking project!”
“Friendliness staff you will ever meet. Seriously!!! I've been there many times it's a regular stop for me. They are always so nice and offer to help you find what you are looking for.”
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.