“I have been trying to buy a specific Stihl zero-turn mower (that has a $2,000 rebate) for 2 months! I was just about ready to give up but Corie went above and beyond to find and get this mower and even is having it delivered to me. (Other places were telling me I would have to go to Keller, Lewisville, and Mineral Wells to buy it.) She even made sure I had an Ace Rewards account set up! I don’t sing praises easily but after Atwood’s and Outdoor World couldn’t make it happen Ace of Azle will be my go-to for now on. Oh, and I have already started telling ALL my family and friends about the phenomenal job Corie did! Thank you, Corie for everything! Ace of Azle you need to make sure you recognize Corie and don’t let her go! Why isn’t she a manager!?! So, everyone, make sure to go to Ace of Azle and ask for Corie Ferrell!”
“What a wonderful hardware store, the staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. Great products and plenty of choices. If the prices seem high , please compare.prices having increased so much as we all know in the last 5 years.”
“I'm not a plumber, but I have a ranch and I had a need for material a couple of times and Dan and the other colleagues were extremely helpful. They helped me out tremendously, and they even offered to stay a few minutes after hours when I was running up against the clock. You don't get a lot of supply houses these days with these gentlemen who go above and beyond. I appreciate everybody up there, thank you so much guys!!”
“Excellent service and outstanding problem-solving skills! Our technician was knowledgeable, professional, and diligent in diagnosing and repairing our refrigerator. He took the time to address the issue thoroughly, and we truly appreciated his dedication and hard work. We were blessed to have such a skilled and conscientious technician. Highly recommend!”
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.