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Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has agreed to acquire Dale Hardware Inc., a family-owned Ace retailer in Fremont, California. The acquisition will be completed July 28, 2025.
Dale Hardware will be rebranded as Ace Hardware of Fremont after the finalized acquisition. Renovations will begin in early 2026.
“After careful consideration, we believe that Westlake Ace Hardware is well-positioned to take the company to new heights, introduce innovations and growth opportunities and continue the 70-year legacy we’ve built,” say Dale Hardware owners Garth and Kyle Smith. “It has been a rewarding journey, and the decision to sell opens exciting possibilities for both the future of the business and for the residents of Fremont and the greater Bay Area.”
Westlake Ace currently owns and operates 20 stores in California, including ten in Northern California.
“We look forward to carrying on the tradition of service, excellence and community support that Dale Hardware began more than 70 years ago,” says Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings, the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware. “Most importantly, we are eager to show our new friends, neighbors and customers in Fremont and the surrounding area how we live the Ace Helpful Promise every day.”
