Westlake Ace acquires Dale Hardware
Westlake Ace Hardware has agreed to acquire Dale Hardware, Inc., a family-owned Ace retailer in Fremont, Calif. The acquisition will be completed on July 28, 2025.
Dale Hardware, located at 3700 Thornton Avenue in Fremont, will be rebranded as Ace Hardware of Fremont after the acquisition is finalized. Renovations to the space will begin in early 2026. The terms of the sale assure that the transition will not cause disruptions to day-to-day operations.
"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,” said 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.”
They added: “We also want to thank the dedicated Dale Hardware team. Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we want to assure them, our customers, and partners that they can expect a seamless continuation of the high standards we’re known for.”
"We look forward to carrying on the tradition of service, excellence, and community support that Dale Hardware began more than 70 years ago,” said 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."
Westlake Ace currently owns and operates 20 stores in California, including 10 in the northern part of the state: Chico, Northeast Fresno, Livermore, Mountain View, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, San Jose, Santa Rosa (Guerneville Fulton Ace Hardware), Turlock, and Woodland. Two additional northern California locations are slated to open soon in San Leandro (summer 2025) and Sacramento/Land Park (early 2026).
