Maricopa Ace Hardware gets top honor from corporation

Maricopa Ace Hardware has been named a “Vision 21 Platinum” retailer by Ace Hardware Corp. for its exemplary service and retail operations.

Ace only gives this honor to percent of its top-performing stores.

Ace’s Vision 21 retail achievement program provides initiatives, guidelines and goals designed to help Ace stores improve sales and overall store performance. Of the three levels of Vision 21 achievement a store can reach, platinum is the highest.

“Our Vision 21 Platinum stores represent our best-in-class retailers, the ones who go above and beyond to serve their customers and put their best foot forward every day,” said Kane Calamari, Ace Hardware’s vice president of retail operations and new business. “We’re thrilled to recognize Maricopa Ace Hardware and its associates for their outstanding achievements, and proud to say they’re a part of the Ace family.”

Local store owner Mike Richey said, “At Maricopa Ace Hardware, we pride ourselves on providing the best customer service and a mix of quality brands to fit the needs of the community. While the ultimate test is the satisfaction of our customers, being recognized by Ace as a platinum-achieving retailer is proof that our team’s efforts paid off.”

With 4,500 locally owned and operated hardware stores, Ace is the largest hardware cooperative in the industry. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace currently operates 14 distribution centers in the U.S. It also operates distribution centers in Shanghai, China; Panama City, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its retailers’ stores are located in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.acehardware.com.