Ace Hardware Corp. announced plans to open a new Retail Support Center in Kansas City, MO, spanning approximately 1.5 million square feet. Ace expects it to be fully operational in 2025.
Ace Hardware is building the new facility to balance its current distribution network and meet growth needs, the company noted. During the past 10 years, Ace Hardware has increased its retail sales by $12 billion and experienced 11 consecutive years of new domestic store growth, resulting in the opening of 850 new stores the past 5 years. Its network of distribution centers allows The new Kansas City facility will help the company keep pace with current demands and projected growth in the coming years, according to Ace.
Ace reported it is equipping the Kansas City facility with state-of-the art technology, automation and warehouse management systems.
“We look forward to construction of the new Retail Support Center in Kansas City, which will be a critical part of Ace Hardware’s robust supply chain,” said Ace Lori Bossmann, executive vice president, chief supply chain officer. “This new facility will allow Ace to accommodate its recent growth and sales volume, and it will prepare our company for future business opportunities. By strengthening our presence in the Midwest, Ace will be better positioned to fulfill deliveries more frequently, ensuring consistent service levels as new stores are opening within our network.”
