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Westlake Ace Hardware to Open New Store in Lenexa, Kansas

May 27, 2020

The store will be Westlake’s 22nd location in the Kansas City metro area. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 27, 2020) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it has signed a lease to open a new store at 101st Street and Woodland Road in Lenexa, Kan. To be built at the corner of Woodland and K-10 Highway […]

Westlake Ace Hardware Expands in St. Louis

May 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Brandt & Sons Ace Hardware, Westlake will own and operate three stores in the St. Louis, Mo. area. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 19, 2020) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it will purchase Brandt & Sons Ace Hardware. The store is located at 12634 Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights, Mo. It […]

Westlake ACE store teams partner with their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

March 10, 2020

Each year our Westlake ACE stores fundraise through in-store drives, events, and other projects. Each year our Westlake ACE store teams partner with their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) to fundraise through in-store drives, events, and other projects. Due to our customers’ generous giving and associates’ purposeful work in 2019, we reached a new […]

The General Manager Conference

February 24, 2020

Annually, Westlake ACE Hardware brings all store General Managers to a conference in Lenexa, KS. Annually, Westlake ACE Hardware brings all store General Managers to a conference in Lenexa, KS (home of our headquarters which we call “The Store Support Center”). It is an exciting event with presentations, training, breakout sessions, a vendor show, and […]

Westlake Ace Hardware Expands in Washington

February 5, 2020

With the acquisition of North Bend Ace Hardware in North Bend, Wash., Westlake will own and operate six stores in Washington. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 5, 2020) – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it will purchase North Bend Ace Hardware. The store is located at 330 Main Avenue South in North Bend, Wash. It is […]

ThanksGRILLING Season is Here!

November 14, 2019

  Westlake Ace Hardware’s BBQ expert offers up timely and delicious tips for your Thanksgiving feast.   KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 14, 2019) – Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and as you start preparing your menu and prepping the house for your guests, now is the perfect time to think outside the kitchen and […]

Cultivate KC Partnership Story

August 19, 2019

Westlake Ace Hardware proudly partners with Cultivate KC Westlake is a proud supporter of Cultivate KC and recently invited one of its farmers, Zar Zar Khaing, to set-up a Pop-Up Farmer’s Market at its Prairie Village, Kan. Westlake Ace Hardware location in July. The event provided an opportunity for customers to purchase locally grown produce […]

Vic Carr, the ‘paint guy’ at Corinth hardware store, expresses himself with ‘paint-by-neighbor’ boards

October 16, 2018

Vic Carr, the paint manager at Westlake Ace Hardware in Corinth Square, is making and auctioning paint boards, which are collections of paint from each purchase. Vic Carr, also known as the “paint guy” at Westlake Ace Hardware in Corinth Square, will soon begin selling “paint-by-neighbor” kits. OK, they’re not actually called “paint-by-neighbor,” but Carr’s […]

Summer’s End Doesn’t Mean The End of Lawn Care

August 13, 2013

Simple Steps for Stress-Free Fall Lawn Renovation Late August through October is the optimal time for homeowners to renovate their lawns, prepare turf for winter, and look ahead for lush spring growth. Because the warm days of autumn help grass seed germinate—while the cool evenings help fend off disease—now is the perfect time stock up […]

Spring Your Lawn Back to Life

April 5, 2013

Great tips from Westlake Hardware to refresh and renew your lawn this spring April is a great time to refresh and renew your lawn. With last year’s extremely dry summer, it’s likely there has been some degree of damage, die back or death to your once lush lawn. Tips for Successful Spring Lawn Renovation Review […]