Ace Hardware, founded in 1924 by a group of Chicago hardware store owners, is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, with over 5,200 locally owned and operated stores in approximately 70 countries. Through their partnership, Ace Hardware enables smaller stores to compete effectively in the retail market by purchasing merchandise in bulk at the lowest possible price.
Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, Ace Hardware operates an extensive network of distribution centers in the United States, as well as distribution capabilities in China, Panama, and the United Arab Emirates. Known as the place with the helpful hardware folks, Ace Hardware has become a part of local communities worldwide, offering a wide range of over 220,000 products to its stores through retail support centers and direct dropship from vendors.
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