Ace Hardware is seen as the world's largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative with more than 5 200 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. With 173 new domestic store openings in 2018, the cooperative increase its presence in the US where it has over 4 400 affiliated stores.
"Ace is delighted to fulfill a need by bringing back the local, neighborhood hardware store in eleven California communities," said John Venhuizen, president and CEO of Ace Hardware Corporation. "Ace intends to honor the tremendous legacy Orchard Supply Hardware established in these communities while infusing them with Ace's unique culture and helpful service for which Ace has become famous."