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While the calendar marks June 21 as the start of summer, in our book, Memorial Day weekend is what truly kicks off the new season. And Ace Hardware wants to make sure you’re ready for the warm days ahead with its unmissable deals.

Ace Hardware recently announced they will continue their annual Memorial Day tradition in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to distribute one million American flags at participating Ace stores on Saturday, May 23.

Shoppers at Ace Hardware have a new option to have items delivered to their homes, thanks to the hardware retailer’s new partnership with Instacart.

Ace Hardware is a unique retailer, being a cooperative with more than 5,200 stores that are operated independently. As a result, its executives and development team took a careful approach in designing and implementing its new AI assistant to work throughout the chain.

Ace Hardware has quietly deployed one of brick-and-mortar retail’s most ambitious frontline AI tools. In February 2026, the company rolled out a new AI feature which was added to a long-standing handheld device used by store associates named ARMA (ACE Retailer Mobile Assistant).

Uber Eats is expanding, and its newest partner uses more tool belts than takeout containers. Ace Hardware is joining the growing roster of non-food companies that offer delivery through the ride-sharing-app-turned-logistics company.

Ace YardRx creates a personalized lawn care plan and delivers products at the right time – so you’re not guessing what to use or when to apply it.

If your lawn feels more like a battle zone than a backyard oasis, you’re not alone. Weeds creeping in, grass struggling to grow, pests showing up uninvited—yard work can be a headache. But what if there was an easier way to get real, visible results? That’s where Ace YardRx comes in.

Ace Hardware’s full-year revenue growth was fueled by its digital business growing 27% from the year prior. The company has been working to grow its brick-and-mortar presence. Ace added 106 stores to its footprint this year, ending fiscal 2025 with 5,250 locations across the U.S. It currently has more than 8,800 stores worldwide.

“We began carrying them in our store because our customers loved them, and word spread quickly,” Chris Swanson, president and owner of Strand Ace Hardware in Ripon, California, tells TODAY.com, adding that, as a co-op hardware store, a “special thing” is that each store has the flexibility to carry products of its choosing.

Making iconic prognostications isn't Phil's sole talent; the animal does other work. Punxsutawney Phil is Ace Hardware's seasonal forecaster, helping the hardware cooperative, the official yard care sponsor of Groundhog Day, perfect lawn care.

Ace Hardware has been involved in a 25-year technology innovation effort with Cognizant that has included migrating from legacy platforms to SAP and continuing with enhancements to e-commerce, supply chain and retailer-facing solutions.

Ace Hardware took the top customer experience score with 58.0. The Market Force study sampled 1,000+ U.S. consumers with varied DIY and professional buyer profiles.

Ace Hardware has ranked No. 4 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list and was named the No. 1 franchise in the Miscellaneous Retail Businesses category for the fifth consecutive year.

Westlake Ace Hardware recently gathered for a barking good celebration with KC Pet Project for the grand opening of “Barks & Rec,” the Kansas City metro’s first-ever outdoor playground built exclusively for adoptable shelter dogs. Westlake Ace created, donated and built the playground, providing a fun space for shelter dogs to play and explore.

Clark+Kensington, a paint line exclusively available at Ace Hardware, recently revealed its new Enchantedly Bold palette, featuring pink and green shades, aligning with the release of the highly-anticipated movie, Wicked: For Good.

Ryan Clouse, owner and operator of Clouse Family Ace Hardware’s and Roger’s Family Foods stores, will be competing in the AuSable River Canoe Marathon in July 2026, collecting pledges to benefit four CMN Hospitals across the area his chain already fundraises for.

There’s little else people love during the holiday season than a surprise. Well, that and major deals on big-ticket items like tools and outdoor appliances, which is why Ace Hardware‘s recent announcement comes just in time to give all the home improvement lovers something to look forward to this December.

Ace Hardware’s SAVINGSource, its group purchasing program serving Ace Retailers, Ace Hardware Home Services franchisees, and Emery Jensen customers nationwide, is celebrating its tenth anniversary by approaching a major milestone: $100 million in collective savings since its launch in 2015, with projections to surpass that milestone by year-end.

The holiday season is upon us, and that means searching for a great deal on your loved one's gift wish list. While it can be tough at times to shop for countless family members and friends, Ace Hardware has made it easy for you to knock out shopping with a breeze.

No more guesswork at the garden center: Ace’s YardRx program analyzed my lawn and delivered exactly what I needed, straight to my doorstep.

Aside from the fact that its name sounds tasty, Hazelnut Crunch is a deliciously rich, earthy, and warm brown that will create a cozy feel in any space. The shade choice was inspired by the trends of biophilic design, cozy minimalism, and nature-rooted tones.

Colors of the year set the tone for upcoming home trends; not only do they create a foundational palette to draw from, but they will also determine the mood of a space. So when Ace Hardware announced the launch of Hazelnut Crunch (09A-5), Clark+Kensington’s 2026 Color of the Year, it revealed a lot about what people are looking for when designing their living spaces: comfort, tranquility and a home that feels more connected to nature.

The latest color of the year for 2026 comes to us from Ace Hardware’s exclusive Clark + Kensington paint brand. Drumroll, please…it’s Hazelnut Crunch (09A-5), which anchors the brand’s two new palettes: Grounded and Tranquil.

It’s that time again: Paint brands are rolling out their 2026 Colors of the Year. And if you’re planning a home refresh, the timing couldn’t be better to jump on trends early and lock in next year’s hottest hues. So far, Behr, Valspar, Glidden and others are leaning into cozy blue-greens and warm, grounded browns. Enter Clark + Kensington’s pick: Hazelnut Crunch. It’s a rich, earthy shade that packs a ton of warmth and depth, and we’re swooning at the thought of using it for a color-blocked arch in a home office or nursery.