Community News

Westlake Ace Opens 24th Kansas City-Area Store

July 19, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 19, 2022) – The new Westlake Ace Hardware store at 11200 Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas, will hold a ceremonial “board cutting” and other grand opening celebrations July 23-24. The store is Westlake Ace’s 24th location in the Kansas City metro area. Peter Jones has been named general manager of […]

Westlake Ace Hardware Raises $100,000 for Heat Relief in 2022

July 8, 2022

Kansas City, MO – July 8, 2022 – Westlake Ace Hardware recently hosted their 10th annual Fan Drive benefitting The Salvation Army. This year, $100,000 was donated nationwide at 127 participating Westlake Ace-operated stores. During the first three weeks of June, Westlake Ace customers were asked to donate to the Fan Drive by rounding up their […]

Westlake Ace Hardware to Add Store in Pleasant Hill, California

July 7, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 7, 2022) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it has signed a lease agreement to open a new store in Pleasant Hill, Calif. Westlake Ace currently owns and operates 12 locations throughout California. Westlake Ace plans to open the store at 1530 Contra Costa Blvd. (former site of Bill’s Ace Hardware). […]

Westlake Ace Hardware to Add Store in Santa Rosa, California

June 16, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 16, 2022) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it will acquire Guerneville Fulton Ace Hardware. The 12,000 sq. ft. store is in the Fulton Market Place at 2551 Guerneville Rd. in Santa Rosa, Calif. When the sale is finalized on August 29, 2022, Westlake Ace will own and operate 13 retail […]

Summer BBQ: Tasty Treats and Timely Tips

June 14, 2022

 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 14, 2022) – Summer is here which means BBQ and outdoor entertaining season is in full swing. To ensure your next gathering brings smiles to hungry faces and less stress for the host, Westlake Ace Hardware offers this tasty, new BBQ recipe and tips to make sure your grill is in […]

A Special Place for Veterans and Their Furry Companions

June 9, 2022

KANSAS CITY, MO – June 9, 2022 – Headquartered in Kansas City, Veterans Community Project offers support services that effectively end Veteran homelessness. Westlake Ace has a long history of support for VCP and the wonderful work they do The VCP Village is an innovative transitional housing community consisting of 49 tiny houses. Many Veterans […]

Westlake Ace Hardware and The Salvation Army Celebrate a Decade of Cool Giving

May 25, 2022

As the 2022 summer Fan Drive kicks off, the two organizations mark 10 years of helping those in need beat the heat. KANSAS CITY, MO – May 25, 2022 – As summer quickly approaches, Westlake Ace Hardware stores are gearing up to host their annual Fan Drive benefitting The Salvation Army. The Fan Drive will […]

Westlake Ace Hardware to Add Store in Porter Ranch, California

May 24, 2022

The new Porter Ranch store will open in early 2023.  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 24, 2022) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it has signed a lease agreement to open a new store in Porter Ranch, Calif. Westlake Ace currently owns and operates 12 locations throughout California. Westlake Ace plans to open the store at […]

3 Fun Garden Ideas for Every Taste

May 4, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 4, 2022) – Growing your own produce not only feeds you and your family, it creates a feeling of accomplishment. But what if you could design your vegetable garden this year around your favorite foods and beverages? From salsa to pizza, these fun garden ideas from Westlake Ace Hardware will give […]

Westlake Ace Honored by The Salvation Army

April 26, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 22, 2022) – As we kick off the 10th anniversary of The Salvation Army Fan Drive, Westlake Ace Hardware was recently honored by The Salvation Army of Western Missouri and Kansas. The Salvation Army’s Others Award was given to Westlake at their annual Civic Luncheon in our hometown of Kansas City. The […]