Ace Hardware is hiring

Ace Hardware reported it is seeking to hire more than 40,000 new store and distribution center associates across the U.S. this spring, thanks to sharp increases in customer demand.

“We are grateful for the surge in business that has generated the need to hire an additional 40,000 red-vested heroes to further serve and support our neighbors in communities across America,” said John Venhuizen, president and CEO of Ace Hardware.

Venhuizen said the company, which prioritizes hiring in the communities its stores serve, is offering full-time, part-time and seasonal positions at both its stores and retail support centers across the U.S.

Ace said its employees enjoy competitive wages and benefits and product discounts for primarily locally owned businesses, serving thousands of neighborhoods throughout the U.S.

Ace opened 182 new U.S. stores in 2021 alone.

Last month, the company reported record 2021 revenue of $8.6 billion, with same store sales rising 7.5% for the year.

Over the past five years, “The Helpful Place” has opened a total of 900 new stores, said the company. It had 4,751 in the domestic U.S. and 5,583 worldwide at the end of fiscal 2021.

More than 75% of Americans live within 15 minutes of an Ace Hardware store, the company said.

“We believe that we’ve been blessed to be in the business of serving others,” said Venhuizen.