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Ace Hardware sales up 3% as it leans into stores

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The retailer debuted its Elevate Ace store concept in the quarter and is on track to open 200 stores by the end of the year.

Published Aug. 23, 2024

A store sign that says "Ace Hardware & Rental," against a bright blue sky with puffy white clouds.

An Ace Hardware storefront. The company plans to transition new and existing locations to experiential store models over the next five years.

“Ace Hardware” by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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