[Kokojmudd]

People whine about Home Depot, too. Yet, about six blocks from my local Home Depot is an Ace hardware that has been there for years. They're doing just fine...by providing service to their customers. Home Depot doesn't do that. I haven't been in Home Depot for months. I just naturally stop at the Ace.

There is an Ace about 1 block away from a Lowes (and Target) and 2 blocks away from a Home Depot (and Costco) where I live. They do just fine too.

[BoBToMatoE]

There is an Ace about 1 block away from a Lowes (and Target) and 2 blocks away from a Home Depot (and Costco) where I live. They do just fine too.

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I think this is more of the case. increased competition. I will tell you, though, I like wal mart better than target.