Academy Opens 5 New Stores, HFG Acquires 8 Ace Stores in Indiana

There were a couple of notable recent updates in the retail outdoor cooking space. There was more industry consolidation in hardware, and Academy Sports continue their new store growth.

Houchens Food Group Acquires Kabelin Ace Hardware

Houchens Food Group (HFG), a holding company of restuarants, grocery stores, and hardware stores, has agreed to purchase Kabelin Ace Hardware. It’s the latest acquisition in a string of consolidation in the hardware space.