Grand Opening Set for Ace Hardware of Porter Ranch

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 1, 2023) – The new Ace Hardware of Porter Ranch at 11460 Porter Ranch Dr. (former site of Toys “R” Us) will host a grand opening event and sale August 4-6. The weekend’s events will also be an opportunity for the community to meet Henok Aynalem, the store’s general manager.

In addition to selling lawn and garden supplies, fasteners, tools, plumbing, and electrical supplies, the 29,000 sq. ft. store offers services such as automotive key cutting and fob replacement, a propane tank exchange, and knife sharpening. The new store will also feature several specialty departments and store-within-a-store concepts, selling such brands as:

• Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Craftsman power tools
• Benjamin Moore and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines paints
• Stihl, Ego, and Milwaukee outdoor power equipment
• Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, and Ooni grills and accessories
• Scotts lawn care products
• Solo Stove firepits
• Dickies, Carhartt, CAT, and Ariat workwear
• Yeti coolers and accessories
• Nursery plants, flowers, shrubs, and outdoor living supplies

General Manager Henok Aynalem has more than 15 years of experience in retail manage ment. Family-oriented and results-driven, Aynalem is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.

“Board Cutting” and Grand Opening Celebrations

A ceremonial board cutting by Westlake Ace leadership and representatives from the Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 3. A light breakfast will be served.

A “Grand Opening Bucket Sale” will be held August 4-6 where customers can donate $5 for a bucket for Children’s Miracle Network and receive 20 percent off all purchases throughout the weekend.

On Saturday, August 5, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., a grand opening celebration event will include grill and outdoor power equipment demonstrations, free prize drawings, a balloon artist and other free kids’ activities, and a food truck with special treats.