BradBlaney
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I love the 24, 48 just seems basic and the black is usually for the Kobalt schemes, I actually like the 88 a lot and the Napa should be blue and yellow
Theres more people there than at last weeks LA Chargers game.Heck, it looks like more people showed up for the unveiling than last weeks Dover race.
That scheme on the 48 is another attempt by Lowes at pushing their commercial customers to start buying online. It's a terrible idea that has failed since the beginning, and will continue to fail IMO. Lowes want to cut staffing but keep the customers, so their idea is to shift attention to the website. It won't work.
Don't be surprised if there are more schemes unveiled later (blue/white Lowes for sure)
The thing is, if you don't maintain a viable online option, you will get killed. I'm in parts/purchasing for a trucking fleet, and just in the last two years we went from basically almost zero online purchases to ten of thousands of dollars worth. Even the bulk of orders for our traditional brick and mortar vendors are being done via the web and not in person or picking up the phone. The problem with Lowes (and Home Depot) is they are just glorified hardware stores for the homeowner. Menards (where available) is a FAR better option for professionals.
That's the main reason that he doesn't like flames.Flashbacks of
I order from them online occasionally and it works just as good as any online commercial enterprise.Lowes has never had a viable online option
I order from them online occasionally and it works just as good as any online commercial enterprise.
The top of the 48 and the back look like it has hints of blue in it, might be the lighting In the pic and the fact it’s still early for me.Heck, it looks like more people showed up for the unveiling than last weeks Dover race.
My gf’s sister worked in the Lowe’s Pro Services for the last 3 Years. She hated the the online ordering for the very reason you said, online delivery was always messed up if large quantities were ordered. It was better if contractor just called it in themselves andthe store the contractor usually dealed with pulled order. But they always had to push the online option even as these stores keep going through a “management and employee”restructure that resulted in full time non commercial sales employees losing their jobsIt "works", yeah, but I can tell you this: if you have a commercial account and need 36 sheets of drywall and you need it delivered tomorrow, you'll pay more for it online and the website won't get it delivered on time.
The Lowes website in general has improved a lot over the years, most notably the interface and search engine, but they have had to spend wayyyyy too much money just to get to this point simply because of their own poor choices and not doing it right from the beginning.
My gf’s sister worked in the Lowe’s Pro Services for the last 3 Years. She hated the the online ordering for the very reason you said, online delivery was always messed up if large quantities were ordered. It was better if contractor just called it in themselves andthe store the contractor usually dealed with pulled order. But they always had to push the online option even as these stores keep going through a “management and employee”restructure that resulted in full time non commercial sales employees losing their jobs
I'm sure you meant to say Dale Jarrett's #88.As I've said before, the #24 and #88 should change font styles.
William Byron shouldn't have Gordon's 24, and Alex Bowman shouldn't have Junior's 88.
I never liked the style of Junior's 88 to begin with, it's kind of an ugly font.As I've said before, the #24 and #88 should change font styles.
William Byron shouldn't have Gordon's 24, and Alex Bowman shouldn't have Junior's 88.
Don't get me started on commercial sales at Lowe's (especially the online ordering.)Yep. Nailed it. There's no need for the website; that's what the ProServices team is there for. A website can't replace that.
Yep. Nailed it. There's no need for the website; that's what the ProServices team is there for. A website can't replace that.
The thing is, just because it works bad today, doesn't mean they can't improve it, and the truth is we are dealing with a generation where many won't even consider buying from you if they can't do it online. It may take a while longer to filter down to the building contractors, but it's becoming more of that type of world every day. I'm an old school; guy myself that has had to get with the program or get run over. I didn't even OWN a computer until 2000. As for Lowes, despite being a Jimmie Johnson fan, I don't even like Lowes and seldom shop there, but I understand what they are trying to do. Whether it works or not is another story.
They can definitely improve it, and I'm sure some folks who like to buy Liquid Nails and Ram Board once a week might choose the online method. But no matter how good that website gets, it will never replace the role of an actual person who can do things that a website can't. I get what you're saying, but believe me when I say that the frequent commercial customer at Lowes has zero interest in shopping for their commercial products on a website. Online shopping is a lot more convenient in most cases, but NOT in this case, for a multitude of reasons. I understand what Lowes is trying to do; if more commercial customers use the website, they can justify cutting more jobs. I just don't see the LowesForPros website becoming that popular of a choice. If you were a Lowes commercial customer, or a former commercial sales specialist at Lowes, I think you would understand.
I'll try and stay on topic for a change.......it would be cool to see a #48 Camaro painted like this......
They look better here, except for Jimmiemore pictures, close up details from Hendrick's site
http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/photos/85130/up-close-2018-paint-schemes-revealed#/0
The #24 is not black, its a dark blue, the crappy low lighting for the reveal makes it look even darkerWhy is the 24, and 48, so black? That always made it harder to find the car on the track. Don't care for black cars, especially show cars.
While not the best scheme (it's actually pretty plain) I, as a Lowe's Pro Services worker, cannot wait to see it on the track.The #24 is not black, its a dark blue, the crappy low lighting for the reveal makes it look even darker
http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/photos/85130/up-close-2018-paint-schemes-revealed#/10
Youre telling me you cant find the car with bright red, yellow, green and blue flames on TV?Why is the 24, and 48, so black? That always made it harder to find the car on the track. Don't care for black cars, especially show cars.
You should begin seeing them trickle in towards the end of the year and early next year.Hey everyone - long time lurker that decided to finally join the board.
Does anyone know when we'll see other teams start unveiling 2018 sponsorship and new paint schemes? I'm assuming most won't until the 2017 season is over but with HMS announcing I thought others might follow suit.
Doesn't bother you at all? I'm actually surprised as you've been pretty vocal in terms of not having a rooting interest since Gordon, etc. Figured you'd find that color number and paint scheme to be off limits.That 24 paint scheme is stunning. If they run that scheme at MIS next year I'll go just so I can see it in person.
That 24 paint scheme is stunning. If they run that scheme at MIS next year I'll go just so I can see it in person.
Welcome! Jayski has already started his 2018 paint scheme page. Besides HMS, only the #21 and #31 are up so far. (Heck, it's not like the #21 is going to change )Hey everyone - long time lurker that decided to finally join the board.
Does anyone know when we'll see other teams start unveiling 2018 sponsorship and new paint schemes? I'm assuming most won't until the 2017 season is over but with HMS announcing I thought others might follow suit.