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Ace Hardware to Close Several Stores in 2026 Amid Growth

Despite Ace Hardware's overall record-breaking expansion, a number of longstanding locations are set to close permanently in 2026. The closures highlight the uneven landscape faced by independently operated stores within the chain. The updated list of affected stores has been released, marking a significant shift for the company's retail footprint.

fastcompany.com · 2026-10-08

Four-year-old leads solo hardware store trip to buy mystery 'wood tape'

A father recounts how his four-year-old son, Guy, insisted on a trip to a hardware store to buy something called 'wood tape,' later producing a hand-cut shopping list and a drawing of a table he wanted built. The father let the boy navigate the Home Depot on his own, including asking an employee in an orange apron for help finding the item.

gamesbyemail.com · 2026-10-06