Ace Celebrates Opening of New Retail Support Center in Kansas City
Ace Hardware celebrated the official grand opening of its new Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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| A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held for the official grand opening of ACe Hardware's new Retail Support Center in Kansas City. |
The new facility spans more than 1.5 million square feet, measuring a half mile from end to end, and represents a major investment in Ace’s continued growth and commitment to supporting its network of independent retailers.
“This new 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Kansas City is more than just a building, it’s a symbol of what hard work, purpose, and servant-hearted teamwork can accomplish,” said John Venhuizen, President and CEO of Ace Hardware. “It exists for one reason only: to help our locally owned stores serve their neighbors with excellence that has made Ace famous.”
Located in nearly the exact geographic center of the continental U.S., the Ace Hardware RSC is situated along Interstate 29 and adjacent to Kansas City International Airport, offering immediate access to major highway and air freight networks. It enhances Ace’s ability to deliver products quickly to thousands of locally owned stores across the central United States.
The Ace Hardware RSC is the first facility to open in Hunt Midwest’s newly developed KCI 29 Logistics Park and is nearly twice the size of the average Ace distribution center. It is expected to generate over 350 new local jobs and will play a crucial role in supporting Ace’s growing network of more than 5,000 locally owned stores in the U.S.
A cornerstone of Ace Hardware’s success is its supply chain network. The new retail support center joins a network of over a dozen distribution centers across the country, each designed to support Ace’s unique independent retail model.
In addition, the facility will feature advanced automation technology and efficiency systems to streamline operations, minimize environmental impact, and support Ace’s long-term sustainability goals.
In recognition of its design and expected impact, the Ace Hardware RSC was honored with a 2025 Kansas City Business Journal Capstone Award as the sole winner in the industrial category.
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