“We are so impressed! From the very first meeting we were blown away by the knowlege and professionalism of the Forest staff. John (our project manager) had been part of the Forest construction crew for more than 20 years. So when we sat at a table in the concept phase, he was extreemly helpful in reviewing options availible and advising exactly what was needed for our desired results. Jason our foreman was equally experienced and an incredible team leader. The communication between every member of our team was remarkable and extremely refreshing. The timing of all our waves of supply deliveries were perfect. The subs were excellent, and we will hire several privatly to do additional work on the farm. I can not begin to express how much better this building turned out from what we had envisioned. The craftsmanship is exceptional. The team is professional. The jobsite was very clean. They completed everything faster than we anticipated, and exactly as quoted. It was a rare experience in the construction industry, and we are grateful. Our building was a significant expense for our family, and the process of selecting a builder and trusting their work made us very nervous. We can honestly recommend Forest for any of your building needs, you will not be dissapointed. The only other thing we can say is THANK YOU Forest!”
“Great experience. The owner is courteous and professional. I was looking for a rear engine Snapper riding mower and although there were no new ones available (they no longer make them), he sent me a video of a used one that they had. Within a day, it was prepped and I picked it up at a reasonable price. Great customer service!”
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.