Ace Hardware is a hardware store chain in the United States and other countries. It is known for its helpful and knowledgeable staff as well as its wide range of hardware products.
Ace Hardware was founded in 1924 by Richard Hesse, E.C. Stuber, and Frank Burke in Chicago, Illinois.
The first Ace Hardware store was located on Western Avenue. In 1931, Ace Hardware Corporation was formed to expand the chain of stores.
Ace Hardware is a privately held company with headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. It is the largest hardware store chain in the United States, with over 4,600 stores in 50 states and more than 70 countries.
Ace Hardware stores are typically smaller than home improvement stores and offer a more personal shopping experience. They carry a wide range of hardware products, including tools, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, lawn and garden supplies, and more.
The average Ace Hardware store employs about 15 people. Store hours vary by location, but most stores are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
Most Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated. The store owners are typically members of the Ace Hardware cooperative, which gives them access to exclusive products and services and allows them to share best practices with other members.
Ace Hardware store owners earn an average annual income of $100,000. This figure includes both their salary and the profit from their store. Ace Hardware Corporation does not release information on how much it pays its employees, but Glassdoor estimates that the average hourly wage for an Ace Hardware sales associate is $9.25.
