Ace - Reviews and experiences

Ace Hardware Corporation is an American hardware retailers' cooperative based in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1924 by a small group of Chicago hardware store owners, Richard Hesse, E. Gunnard Lindquist, Frank Burke, Oscar Fisher, and William Stauber, Ace Hardware was established to provide a centralized purchasing organization to supply the founders' and members' stores. The corporation is known for its wide array of hardware products including tools, paint, lawn and garden products, and more. Over the years, Ace Hardware has grown to become one of the largest hardware retail cooperatives globally, with over 5,000 locations around the world, including several stores in Canada. The company prides itself on its commitment to customer service, often being referred to as the "helpful place" due to its staff's readiness to assist customers. Ace stores are independently owned and operated, allowing each store to tailor products and services to local needs.