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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.

Presented by Ace Hardware, the 10th annual Kevin Butler Celebrity Golf Invitational returned to Medinah Country Club for a star-studded day of philanthropy benefiting Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

OPE+ talked with Ace Hardware team members Matt Flentge, director of marketing, and Brandon Boyle, director of merchandising, to learn more about the company’s growing sales of outdoor power equipment.

RMN has gone beyond a source of driving revenue three years ago, to evolving into a retail media ecosystem that’s become a brand-building, partnership-attracting, and analytics gold mine. Ace Hardware recently rolled out its RedVest Media, tagged as the Helpful Network, which includes a toolbox for its vendors and store owners.

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

Last week, the hardware chain launched RedVest Media — its retail media network offering onsite search ads, display ads, in-store signage, email and push messaging as well as offsite programmatic. RedVest Media joins the long list of retail media networks that’s been mounting over the last five years.

Ace Hardware is marching forward with store expansion. The Illinois-based hardware retail has opened 100 new stores so far this year, and is on pace to open more than 175 new locations by the end of 2025. Over the past five years, Ace has opened more than 930 new stores as it continues to expand its presence nationwide. The chain operates almost 5,200 retail stores in the United States.

Ace Hardware has marked the one-year anniversary of introducing its ELEVATE3 Ace experiential store format. Unveiled at Ace Hardware's 2024 Fall Convention, ELEVATE3 Ace reimagines the traditional hardware store by creating immersive brand experiences in four key areas: Paint, Power, Backyard & Barbeque, and Home Preservation, with the aim of making shopping easier and more "inspiring."

Homeowners are way behind in repairs needed for their most valuable investment, but Ace Hardware has a fix.

The facility is centrally located in Kansas City, Missouri, as a means to quickly deliver products to the company’s 5,000 locally owned stores.

The next time you’re shopping for nuts, bolts and nails at Ace Hardware in Stillwater, you may also find barbecue sauces and rubs.

The Kansas City ‘Retail Support Center’ is revving up to deliver. Ace Hardware’s new Kansas City distribution center — called the Retail Support Center in the co-op’s parlance — is the biggest in the Ace fleet of DCs. It covers 1.5 million square feet and measures a half mile from end to end.

Ace Hardware’s chief marketing officer Kim Lefko is on a mission to keep the 101 year old brand vibrant and modern. She attributes the company’s relevance to its gritty entrepreneurial spirit.

Ace Hardware is the latest retailer to reward its loyalty members with special deals in early July during the same timeframe as Amazon’s Prime Day.

Ace Hardware and Big Green Egg recently announced a partnership to recognize everyday heroes through the “Egg Your Neighbor” contest. The contest invites people across the country to nominate local heroes who are making a difference in their communities to win a premium grilling package.

For businesses large and small, the lesson Ace Hardware has embraced is clear: community engagement isn’t just a corporate social responsibility, it’s a strategic advantage. Companies that authentically connect with the communities in which they reside create a competitive edge that transcends size, price and selection. The most successful organizations recognize that becoming loved and appreciated in their communities is good for business.

As the company works to build a dual-channel model of retail and service, Ace Hardware has made promoting and expanding its Ace Home Services a priority in 2025.

Grilling expert Chef Jason from Ace Hardware shows the perfect technique to get tender, smoky salmon every time.

In honor of Memorial Day, Ace is also continuing its tradition of supporting the community by giving away 1 million American flags on Saturday, May 24, in conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Visit your local Ace store on May 24 to get your free flag—and don’t miss the best grill deals that come with a side of steaks!

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

Kim Lefko leads marketing at one of America’s most trusted retail brands, Ace Hardware. But according to her, her most defining role is that of a mother.

At Ace, the company emphasizes entrepreneurial experience and lots of unique career paths that start with part-time, in-store or entry-level roles. The company has also revamped onboarding, expanded community efforts and promoted the stability of jobs in their stores and trade careers in mechanics or home repair.

Ace Hardware announced it will be continuing its tradition of giving away one million American flags on the Saturday before Memorial Day.

Learn more about Ace YardRx, a convenient new subscription service for lawn care.

Ace Hardware is MLB’s newest sponsor, filling the home improvement/hardware retail category that’s been vacant for around a quarter century.