I've always believed from the start that the culture of our business is the thing that really drives it. It is the difference between our company and our competition.
- Walter Toole | Ace Hardware Owner
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We can compete with big boxes with knowledgeable associates and the entrepreneurial spirit of its owners.
Ace stores can be found right in the neighborhood and combine a quick, in-and-out shopping experience with fast checkout.
With top brands like Craftsman, Weber and STIHL, Ace Hardware stores offer the best brands in home improvement.
As a benefit for prospective Ace retailers who are also U.S. Veterans, Ace Hardware will waive its $5,000 application fee for those who qualify *
* Owner must have a DD214 and own at least 25% of the business
Only a select few Ace Stores receive this coveted recognition annually, based on how well the store differentiates its offerings, services, and culture to meet the needs of the community.
Ace supports women-owned franchises. Ace Women in Retail allows retailers to participate in a group that shares ideas, hosts guest speakers, and network with fellow retailers.
The "New Retail Age of Ace" is launched to battle the "big box" chain hardware stores and help ensure the company's growth for years to come.
Wholesale sales reach 10-year highs and the bottom line exceeds $100 million for the fourth straight year.
Ace's Clark+Kensington® semi-gloss and satin paints are ranked No. 1 by a leading consumer magazine. 12 out of 13 years ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction" by J.D. Power* 
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About Ace Hardware - Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,600 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks.
