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WESTLAKE ACE HARDWARE TO OPEN STORE IN MISSION HILLS, CALIFORNIA

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On April 11, 2024
Cutting Edge Products, Tractor Supply

Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it has signed an agreement to open a new store in Columbia, Mo. Located in the Rock Bridge Shopping Center (405 E Nifong Blvd. in Columbia, Mo.), the 30,000 sq. ft. store will feature nearly 22,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Remodeling of the space, formerly occupied by Big Lots, will begin in the summer of 2024. A soft opening is planned for late 2024.

Ambassador Supply Announces New Additions to Their Growing Team

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On April 4, 2024
Ace, Cutting Edge Products

“We are excited to welcome our newest team members to Ambassador Supply,” said Randy Carman, president of Ambassador Supply. “As we enter a new phase of growth, their collective expertise will help us support our companies and accomplish our goals this year and beyond.”

True Value Empowers DIYers and Local Retailers with First Campaign in Decade

Posted by Contributor
On April 4, 2024
Ace, Cutting Edge Products

True Value, the iconic hardware store brand with a rich legacy spanning 75 years, proudly announces the launch of its “Hardware Hero” campaign in partnership with its agency of record Laughlin Constable. At a time when retail is down across industries, and consumers are pinching pennies, True Value is leveraging its legacy brand, deep expertise, and operational scale to ensure independent home improvement retailers thrive.

Do it Best Announces 2024 Spring Open Buying Day

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On April 4, 2024
Ace, Cutting Edge Products

Do it Best will host this year’s Spring Open Buying Day on April 24 at its world headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN. The company aims to expand the range of products from domestic and international vendors for its member-owners.

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Bibens Ace Hardware

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On March 27, 2024
Ace, Cutting Edge Products

Rick Bibens has agreed to sell Bibens Ace Hardware, with seven locations in Vermont in Springfield, Colchester, South Burlington, Burlington, Essex, Brattleboro, and Woodstock, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America. The stores will continue to operate as “Bibens Ace Hardware,” “Brown & Roberts” in Brattleboro, and “Woodstock Home & Hardware” in Woodstock.

Do it Best Unveils Technology – based Tools and Locks in Growth at Spring Market

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On March 26, 2024
Ace, Cutting Edge Products

Do it Best hosted its highly anticipated spring market at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, March 23–25. The company welcomed member owners, prospective members, and a record number of vendors, all eager to explore the theme of Leveraging Data for Success. President & CEO Dan Starr expressed his excitement, stating, “Our spring market is a strategic platform for our members to harness the power of data, driving sustainable business growth.”

Ace Hardware Celebrates Centennial Anniversary and Unveils New Initiatives with a Call to Action

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On March 22, 2024
Ace, Cutting Edge Products

Ace Hardware commenced its centennial celebration at the Spring 2024 Convention held in Dallas from March 12-14, unveiling new initiatives and a call to action from President and CEO John Venhuizen against complacency. Drawing on a sports analogy emphasizing playing to win rather than playing defensively, Venhuizen urged the cooperative's retailers to be proactive and seek out fresh opportunities to expand their market share during his address at the General Session in the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center.

PPG to review strategic alternatives for architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada

Posted by Contributor
On March 5, 2024
Cutting Edge Products, PPG

PPG, a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, announced that it has engaged Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as financial advisor to assist in a review of strategic alternatives for its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada.

United Hardware and Do it Best Announce Plans to Merge

Posted by Contributor
On March 5, 2024
Cutting Edge Products, Orgill

In a historic move that reshapes the landscape of the home improvement industry, United Hardware and Do it Best announce that they intend to merge. This strategic merger creates one of the industry’s leading cooperatives, aimed at delivering unparalleled support to our member-owners.

Ace Hardware and ServiceMaster® Brands Announce Multi-Year Agreement

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On February 29, 2024
Cutting Edge Products, Orgill

Ace Hardware, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, has entered into a multi-year agreement with ServiceMaster® Brands – a leading franchise provider of needs-based residential and commercial services in the restoration, cleaning, moving, and bioremediation industries. The new partnership will enable local franchise owners within the ServiceMaster® organization the ability to buy business supplies with exclusive benefits from locally owned Ace Hardware stores.

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