Video Highlights
Since 2012, Ace has given the Coolest Hardware Store award to stores whose offerings, services and culture are differentiated to suit the needs of their communities.
Ace Hardware of Clarkston
When new investors Jason and Melanie Haley decided to
open an Ace store in Clarkston, Michigan, they asked one
question: what will make us unique and interesting? The
answer was a store with a soul, showcasing everything
from core hardware and home décor to unique Christmas
offerings and engraving services.
Kendall’s Ace Hardware
Kendall Crosby took urban renewal to a new level, tearing
down a successful hardware store and rebuilding it to help
revive the neighborhood. Now an anchor of the community,
this store in St. Paul, Minnesota, is brand new but maintains
the original character.
At Ace Hardware we believe everyone has a story to tell. These are stories of amazing moments, where an individual or community bonds over shared strength and determination. These stories happen in big cities and small towns across America — each and every day — even in hardware stores.
Feels Like Home
Health problems can shake up any person’s world. For Ed Wilkinson, regular trips to his local Ace Hardware provided him with the familiar comfort he needed during his medical treatments.
Operation Brown Bear
A small gesture can mean a lot, especially in troubled times. John and Laurie Luitgaarden can attest to this. They’ve given comfort to thousands of Children’s Miracle Network Hospital patients, all with the help of a little brown bear
