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Ace Retail Group Fan Drive Delivers 8,400 Fans in 2026
June 23, 2026
Annual campaign brings lifetime total to more than 78,000 fans distributed through local Salvation Army partnerships KANSAS CITY, Mo. – June 23, 2026 – Ace Retail Group announced today that its annual Fan Drive generated more than $165,000 in customer donations this year, helping provide 8,400 box fans to local Salvation Army locations for distribution. […]
Read MoreWestlake Ace Hardware Coming to University Place, Wash.
June 11, 2026
The former Rite Aid site in Green Firs Towne Center will become a full-service neighborhood hardware destination with more than 17,000 square feet of retail space. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 11 , 2026) – Ace Retail Group announced today that it will open a new Westlake Ace Hardware in University Place, Wash. – a prosperous […]
Read MoreRobert Massengill Named President of Ace Retail Group
June 9, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 9, 2026) – Ace Retail Group, owner and operator of more than 260 Ace Hardware stores across 18 states, has named Robert Massengill as its new president. Massengill, a 20-year veteran of the company, brings a distinctive blend of operational leadership, strategic development, and legal expertise to the role. As president, […]
Read MoreAce Retail Group and The Salvation Army Team Up for Annual Fan Drive to Provide Summer Heat Relief
May 19, 2026
KANSAS CITY, MO – May 19, 2026 – As temperatures begin to rise, Ace Retail Group and The Salvation Army are once again joining forces to bring summer relief to those in need through their annual Fan Drive. The campaign runs May 18 through June 6 and raises funds to provide new box fans that […]
Read MoreAce Retail Group Adds Four New Stores
May 5, 2026
New locations strengthen presence in California, Kansas, Nebraska, and North Carolina. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 5, 2026) – Ace Retail Group, owner and operator of more than 260 Ace hardware stores throughout North America, opened four new locations this spring in Charlotte, N.C., Papillion, Neb., San Leandro, Calif., and Shawnee, Kan. “As we continue to […]
Read MoreIt’s Tomato Time!
May 1, 2026
From choosing the right variety to outsmarting squirrels, Westlake Ace Hardware shares tips for growing a bumper tomato crop this summer. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 30, 2026) – Few things in life are as satisfying as walking out to your own garden and picking a sun-warmed tomato right off the vine. Whether you’re working with a […]
Read MoreFresh Paint, Fresh Mood: 2026 Color Trends Inspire Spring Home Updates
March 23, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 23, 2026) — Spring is one of the most popular times of year for homeowners to refresh their living spaces, and painting remains one of the easiest and most affordable ways to transform a home. In fact, about one in three homeowners will complete a painting project this year. “Spring is […]
Read More3 Spring Home Improvement Projects That Deliver Big Results
March 23, 2026
Westlake Ace Hardware shares three simple projects homeowners should tackle now. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 23, 2026) – As temperatures warm and the days grow longer, now is the perfect time for homeowners to tackle a few key projects that can improve curb appeal and prepare homes and lawns for the months ahead. To help people […]
Read MoreAce Hardware of Mission Hills Opens
February 5, 2026
New 15,000-square-foot California store offers leading brands, helpful service, and extensive services for homeowners. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 5, 2026) – The new Ace Hardware of Mission Hills, Calif., officially opened its doors for business on January 30, 2026. Located at 10349 Sepulveda Blvd., in Mission Hills, Ace Hardware of Mission Hills is fully stocked with trusted […]
Read MoreAce Retail Group Raises $1.3 Million For Children’s Miracle Network
February 3, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 3, 2026) – Ace Retail Group, the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, and other retail hardware brands, announced today that it has raised more than $1.3 million to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The contribution was made possible through generous donations by the hardware retailer’s customers […]
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