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ACE HARDWARE’S FALL CONVENTION takes place next month from Aug. 8-10 in Chicago. As the organization celebrates its 100-year anniversary, Ace strives to deliver a powerhouse event, combining innovation, celebration and entertainment.
To go along with a big anniversary, Ace Hardware will be unveiling a big attraction: the Store on the Floor. Ace has set out to build a full-sized “super format” hardware store right on the show floor, showcasing the latest products and innovations from Ace Hardware. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore this immersive experience, gaining firsthand insight into the future of retail within the hardware industry.
The upcoming convention also boasts a record-setting number of vendor booths—2,240. This unprecedented gathering of vendors underscores the convention’s status as a premier destination for networking, business development and discovering new opportunities within the hardware market.
Ace is also preparing to welcome a record number of prospective retailers to the convention, who will have the opportunity to experience everything the company offers during their time at the convention. Along with experiencing the future of hardware retail with the Store on the Floor and the largest gathering of vendors, convention guests will be able to network with current Ace hardware store owners and hear why they chose Ace as their co-op of choice.
But it’s not all business at the Ace Fall Convention. After the sun sets, the energy shifts to celebration and entertainment. This year, attendees can look forward to the Ace After Hours event featuring the multiplatinum, Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band. Their electrifying performance promises to be the perfect blend of country charm and rock ‘n’ roll energy, providing a fitting culmination to the convention.
Attendees will also have the benefit of being in Ace’s backyard of Chicago for the fall convention. From the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan to the iconic architecture of the skyline, Chicago sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. Attendees can also take part in a variety of off-site events, including checking out some of the city’s world-class museums, the Chicago Air and Water Show, performances by Metallica and the thrilling Crosstown Classic baseball showdown between the Chicago Cubs and White Sox.
As Ace proudly celebrates 100-years, attendees of the Ace Fall Convention are in for an extraordinary experience that will inspire, entertain and leave a lasting impact on the hardware industry as a whole.
