“Parks Hardware is an amazing little hardware store. I go here to purchase unique tools, fittings and more. Need to buy just a few fasteners, looking for a unique rasp, need a plumbing fitting fast...Parks Hardware. I was greeted, then asked (without pressure) if I needed assistance by nearly every employee in the building. Their staff know their products. They can answer your question and show you to the parts or tools that you need. Its very impressive to have this little treasure trove in Parkersburg. By the way, this was the only place in Parkersburg that I could find this rasp! The big box stores just stared blankly at me while offering a small variety of half-round files. Yes, there is a difference. Take a rasp to your lawnmower blade and you will learn everything you need to know! Kidding. Don't do that! Seriously! Don't do that. Do shop at Parks!”
“Had an issue with a tool I bought and Ms Karen Bennett that works for Woodcraft went above and beyond helping me get it resolved. She’s amazing and customer for life with this kind of service.”
“Friendly staff. Helpful and knowledgeable. They have cute outdoor decor and little bit of everything for household needs from snacks to tools, guns, equipment, and building supplies. Think Tractor Supply meets Lowes/Home Depot with a hometown feel and great customer service.”
“Always enjoy shopping here weather it's to get something for our animals or to find fun stuff you won't find other places. We're redoing our 2,000 gallon backyard pound. We needed to get our fish out. It's mid October. But they had a large inflatable pool still. We got it and some cute decorations and candy.”
“Met Charles yesterday, and just from talking to him you can tell how knowledgeable he is. He’s a great worker, and loves what he does. Offers a variety of services, and some of the best prices when it comes to molding/trim. Definitely worth a visit!”
“Stopped here to buy some snacks on the way home. Got a handicap parking spot right up front, got a scooter for the handicap wife and found everything we were looking for. In and out quickly.”
“Kathy and Moe were fantastic in helping us get everything we needed to install our new tile shower. If you need help I highly recommend going to this Lowe’s and asking for one of these ladies. You definitely will not be disappointed.”
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.