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Westlake Ace Hardware Opens 8th Store in Wichita

December 3, 2024

Grand opening events and a store-wide sale Dec. 6-8 will celebrate the retailer’s newest store in the Wichita area KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 2, 2024) – The new Westlake Ace Hardware at the intersection of 21st Street and North Greenwich Road (Regency Lakes Shopping Center) in Wichita, Kan., will formally open its doors with a “board […]

Westlake Ace Hardware to Relocate Olathe, Kansas Store

November 26, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 26, 2024) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it will relocate its Olathe, Kan. store, which is currently located at 120 N. Clairborne, to a new location at 15066 W. 151st St (at the northeast corner of 151st Street & Black Bob). The new Westlake Ace store will occupy a former […]

Ace Retail Holdings Names Tony Houk Vice President of Store Operations

November 22, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 22, 2024) – Ace Retail Holdings — the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, and other retail hardware brands — recently promoted Tony Houk to vice president of store operations. In his new role, Houk will oversee all store operations across Ace Retail Holdings’ 250+ locations. He […]

Westlake Ace Hardware to Open 10th Store in Oklahoma City area

November 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 14, 2024) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it has signed an agreement to open a new store in northwest Oklahoma City. The new build will be located just west of Edmond, Okla., at 17701 N. May Ave. and will mark the hardware chain’s 10th store in the Oklahoma City area. […]

Westlake Ace Hardware Presents Check to City Of Hope

October 24, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2024) – Westlake Ace Hardware recently presented City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, with a check for $20,472.  In September more than 40 Ace Hardware locations in California, Buikema’s Ace Hardware in Chicagoland, and Westlake Ace locations in Oklahoma, […]

Get Ready for Winter: 6 Essential Home Preparation Tips

October 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 15, 2024) – With the beautiful colors, warm days, and crisp autumn nights comes the realization that cooler months are ahead. The weather is perfect, and the timing is right to tackle several tasks inside and outside the home. Here are some great tips from Westlake Ace Hardware: Thirsty & Hungry […]

Westlake Ace Hardware to Open Store in Rancho Santa Margarita

October 9, 2024

When open, the new store will be Westlake Ace’s 23rd location in the state and the retailer’s second location in Orange County. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 9, 2024) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it has signed an agreement to open a new store in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. Ace Hardware of Rancho Santa Margarita […]

Westlake Ace Hardware Officially Opens Overland Park Store

September 16, 2024

Grand opening events and a sale – to be held Sept. 20-22 – will celebrate the opening of the retailer’s 30th store in the Kansas City metropolitan area. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (September 16, 2024) – The new Westlake Ace Hardware at 6327 W. 119th Street, in Overland Park, Ks. (in the former Sears Home & […]

Westlake Ace Hardware Partners with City of Hope for Nationwide Fight Against Cancer

September 13, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 13, 2024) – Westlake Ace Hardware today announced a new charitable partnership with City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. People travel from all over the country to seek treatment at City of Hope’s comprehensive cancer center in California […]

Westlake Ace Presents Check to Veterans Community Project

September 4, 2024

Kansas City, Mo. (August 29, 2024) – Westlake Ace Kansas City area general managers and Store Support Center associates recently presented a check for more than $7,000 to Veterans Community Project (VCP) at its headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. Funds were donated by customers during a round up at the register campaign in early July […]