[Just jimmy]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Oh, Crud! It ain't golf cart accessible. It is a conspiracy. Must be the developer's fault.

Wonder no more. The first complaint post has been made. My work here is done. 🚀

Are you sure it isn’t a Costco. Lol.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I remember years ago in Georgia, a Home Depot was built immediately next door to a successful local store called "Builderama". Builderama was gone within about a month or so. They didn't have a chance. I never have understood how ACE Hardware stores can stay in business. It seems like most customers don't spend much money there. But, I think that Amazon is a bigger threat to Home Depot, Lowes, and ACE. Why drive to a store when you can get it the next day and usually for less money?

Go to Ace when I need help in figuring out what to buy. Very knowledgable employees.

Will cost extra but the help makes it worth it. When I do not need help will go to either Lowes or HD.

This why Ace will stay in business.

[Get real]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Isn’t that about a mile from Lowes? Not sure why they put two similar stores that close together.

the Wildwood Lowes in the worst Lowes ever. I drive to Lady Lake to avoid that store. Good !!

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Isn’t that about a mile from Lowes? Not sure why they put two similar stores that close together.

Too bad we aren’t getting a Costco or Trader Joe’s.

It’s just a couple blocks from Lowe’s! Makes it harder for either store to make money. I prefer Lowe’s. But I’m with you: I’d much rather see a Costco go in there.

[Barkriver]

Or a mattress store...

[Djean1981]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I think Home Depot offers the same discount.

Yep, they do.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by rrtjp

Lowes offers a discount for veterans. I do not believe Home Depot does.

Originally Posted by 2A supporter

A 10% discount for military started in 2021. Previously it was limited to certain holidays such as Memorial Day, etc. Good to see !

Originally Posted by Midwestgirl

Home Depot does offer a military discount now.

Originally Posted by Ken D.

I’ll stick with Lowe’s who provides a discount for all veterans.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I think Home Depot offers the same discount.

Originally Posted by Djean1981

Yep, they do.

You must be correct........................................... .................................................. ....

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I go to Lowes and Home Depot and I have not noticed any significant differences between them. If I went into either one blindfolded and took it off once I got inside, I don’t think I could tell the difference.

Why do people prefer one over the other?

Prices, selection, customer service, etc.??

Each Carrie’s different brands than the other, I like Home Depot’s power tools. You are right when it comes to lumber, appliances, plumbing and electrical, they are basically the same.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by clouwho

It takes a good 15 years to get retail/restaurants/banks/medical built up to a sufficient level in each new area of The Villages.

That is based on 50 years of their steady development and the retail/restaurant/banks/medical services being built BEHIND that population growth curve.

You have another 5-10 years to see south of 44 getting adequate “neighborhood” services.

Look at 466, which has had a massive FULL TIME residential TV populace (the newer areas have a much more disproportionate number of snowbirds/absentee owners/renters) for over 15 years. That area is STILL growing, and just now getting some good, diverse retail businesses coming in.

466A JUST started getting developed in the past 5 years (after 10 years of a dense population of mostly FULL TIME residents living in the area, not to mention the wildwood population). It will take another 5-10 years for 466A and the 44 corridors to have what everyone is hoping for.

Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco will never come here. Evidently neither will any really good fine dining restaurants. Our populace simply will not actually support those businesses, and their algorithms know it. There is evidently only a small minority here that will, or is able to, pay the premium for premium foods. Earthfare took a chance on us and got burned. Fresh Market took a chance, and I don’t see how they will make it much longer. Now Sprouts is going to give us a try.

With Sams and now BJs, Costco for sure isn’t going to come here. At least they are putting one in Clermont, which is a wee bit closer than existing stores.

I am happy to see the Home Depot coming to 466A!

I don’t know if other people have noticed, but the other thing that is happening is that a lot of retail and service sector companies that were on the 441 corridor up by Spanish springs areas are not renewing leases. And the vacant spaces are staying vacant. i expect to see more of that in the next few years as stores move to 466, 466A and 44 corridors. That will mean convenience for us, but a whole lot more traffic on our streets as non-villagers take shortcuts to get to retail.

I hope one day we get a referendum on the ballot and take over our own street maintenance so we can become truly gated community. I will pay for that gladly.

What companies are leaving the 441 area? We spend time up there shopping etc. Hope nothing we like is leaving.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Garywt

What companies are leaving the 441 area? We spend time up there shopping etc. Hope nothing we like is leaving.

Lots of people must have lost sales while the improvement of the road goes on and on and on

[Sweet Caroline]

Looking at the traffic pattern it will be as bad as the one at Trailwinds! Whoever designed that ought to be shot! No way to make a left from anywhere to go east except at the light and the traffic is becoming a nightmare! By the way we have no golf cart access to Lowes either!!

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Sweet Caroline

Looking at the traffic pattern it will be as bad as the one at Trailwinds! Whoever designed that ought to be shot! No way to make a left from anywhere to go east except at the light and the traffic is becoming a nightmare! By the way we have no golf cart access to Lowes either!!

And they took out the four way stop at the Aldi intersection!!!!

[mamabird12]

I agree...sad

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I go to Lowes and Home Depot and I have not noticed any significant differences between them. If I went into either one blindfolded and took it off once I got inside, I don’t think I could tell the difference.

Why do people prefer one over the other?

Prices, selection, customer service, etc.??

9 out of 10 visits to Home Depot are successful. I come out with what I went for.

That does not happen at Lowes, never, ever!

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Sweet Caroline

Looking at the traffic pattern it will be as bad as the one at Trailwinds! Whoever designed that ought to be shot! No way to make a left from anywhere to go east except at the light and the traffic is becoming a nightmare! By the way we have no golf cart access to Lowes either!!

Why would you expect golf cart access to either Lowes or the new HD? Neither is located within The Villages.