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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.