Ace Hardware is a hardware store chain in the United States and other countries. It is known for its customer service and its ” Ace” brand, which is found on many of its products.
Ace Hardware was founded in 1924 by Richard Hesse, E.C. Stearns, and Frank Burke in Chicago, Illinois.
The company was originally named Ace Stores and was a cooperative of hardware store owners who pooled their resources to buy merchandise at a discount and share advertising costs.
The first Ace Hardware store opened in 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois. By 1933, there were already 43 stores in the Ace Hardware cooperative.
In 1934, the name was changed to Ace Hardware Corporation.
Ace Hardware Corporation is currently headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois and has over 4,700 stores in 60 countries. The company is 100% employee-owned and is the largest hardware retailer in the world.
Does Ace Hardware accept returns?
Yes, Ace Hardware does accept returns within 60 days of purchase with a valid receipt. Returns without a receipt may be refunded as store credit at the current selling price of the item.
