The hardware industry is consolidating and one of the leading acquirers is Aubuchon. They’ve been busy expanding their operations in recent years with stores in 11 states.
They’ve just added another Ace Hardware franchise with the acquisition of Ithaca Agway Ace Hardware in Ithaca, NY. The name will remain post-close and one of the owners and their daughter will stay on in the operations.
Andy and Marna have spent the past 25 years shaping Agway Ace Hardware into a fixture of the Ithaca community. Their commitment to service, their agricultural roots, and the way they’ve grown the business while staying true to its heritage is exactly the kind of legacy we are proud to carry forward. We’re excited to welcome the Boerman family and their entire team into ours.
William E. Aubuchon, IV, President & CEO of Aubuchon
Following the close date of December 18th, Aubuchon will now have 118 stores in total.
It has been one of the great privileges of my life to lead these stores and serve the customers who have supported us for so many years. What began as a farm supply store has grown into something much bigger, thanks to our incredible team and the loyalty of our community. Knowing that everyone on our team will remain in place, including my daughter Maddie and me, made this transition feel right.
Andy Boerman, Owner of Ithaca Agway Ace Hardware
Costello’s Ace Expands
Fresh off a recent acquisition, Costello’s Ace Hardware is opening a new location. In Q1 2026 they plan to open a store in Abington, Pennsylvania, located at 1333 Easton Road in the Roslyn Village Commons shopping center.
The store will have 12,000 square feet of retail space and utilize that latest Ace ELEVATE3 layout. They plan to have a comprehensive grill department with products from Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, Blackstone, and more than 250 BBQ sauces, spices, rubs, and flavorings.
We are excited to bring Costello’s Ace Hardware to the Abington and Roslyn communities. This new store
Jaime Maloney, President of Costello’s Ace Hardware
will deliver a first class shopping experience supported by top brands, expert service, and the values that have guided our family business for nearly fifty years. We look forward to earning trust in the community.
Westlake Ace Opening First Oregon Location
Westlake Ace Hardware is expanding into Oregon by opening a location at 178 West Ellendale Ave. in Dallas. It’s a former Rite-Aid store with 18,000 square feet of retail space.
We are excited to introduce the Westlake Ace Hardware experience to our new customers in Oregon and look forward to becoming an active member of the Dallas community. Our team is committed to living out the Ace Helpful Promise every day by offering trusted advice, dependable service, and the top-quality products our customers need to complete their projects with confidence
Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings, parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware
They’re planning a soft opening in the spring of 2026. The store will prominently feature grills and also Westlake’s The Kitchen Connection store-in-a-store concept which includes gourmet foods, cookware, kitchen tools, and linens.