In July, Ace Hardware opened a 1.5 million-square-foot retail support center in Kansas City, Missouri, designed to enhance product delivery to over 5,000 local stores across the U.S. CEO John Venhuizen emphasized that the facility aims to support locally owned stores in providing excellent service. Although financial specifics were not disclosed, Retail Support Director Travis Thomas described it as a significant investment for long-term growth. The center features advanced automation and is part of a broader network of distribution centers, aimed at maintaining competitiveness and meeting customer needs, despite challenges posed by tariffs.

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