Westlake Ace Hardware to Build New Store in Shawnee, Kansas

The 12,500 sq. ft. store will be built in the Monticello Shopping Center

Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has signed an agreement to build a new store in the Monticello Shopping Center in Shawnee, Kan. The center is located along highway K-7, near Shawnee Mission Parkway. Other shopping center tenants include Price Chopper grocery store, UMB Bank, Chipotle, and Advance Auto.

When construction is completed, the new Westlake Ace store will feature approximately 12,500 sq. ft. of retail space. A soft opening is yet to be determined, though it will likely be in late 2025 or early 2026.

In addition to offering services such as key cutting and automotive key fob replacement, screen repair, carpet cleaning machine rental, and propane tank exchange, the new Westlake Ace store will sell lawn and garden supplies, fasteners, tools, plumbing, and electrical supplies. The location will also feature several specialty departments and store-within-a-store concepts, selling such leading brands as:

• Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, Blackstone, and Ooni grills and accessories
• DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Craftsman power tools
• Diablo saw blades and power tool accessories
• Benjamin Moore and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines paints
• EGO, Milwaukee, Stihl, and Toro outdoor power equipment
• Seasonal live goods, Scotts, and Miracle-Gro lawn and plant care products
• Yeti coolers, drinkware, and accessories

Westlake Ace Hardware currently owns and operates 30 locations in the greater Kansas City metro area and a 29,944 sq. ft. fulfillment center for the Westlake Commercial business-to-business sales division. The retailer most recently opened Kansas City-area stores at 3511 SW Market St. in Lee’s Summit, Mo.,9715 North Ash Ave. in Liberty, Mo., 1185 W. Santa Fe St. in Olathe, Kan., and 6327 W. 119th Street in Overland Park, Kan.

“Westlake Ace Hardware has been part of the greater Kansas City community for nearly 50 years. This is our home, so it’s always exciting to open a new store here,” said Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings, the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware. “We look forward to bringing a new shopping experience to our Shawnee-area customers and showcasing how we live the Ace Helpful Promise daily through reliable service, helpful advice, and the products our customers need to get their projects done right.”

About Westlake Ace Hardware

For nearly 120 years, Westlake Ace Hardware has been the helpful neighborhood hardware store countless generations have counted on for power and hand tools, fasteners, paint, plumbing, lawn care, pet, electrical supplies, and BBQ grills and accessories. Westlake lives the Ace Helpful Promise every day by delivering reliable service, helpful advice, and products so its customers and neighbors get their projects done right every time.

Part of the Ace Hardware Cooperative since 1959, Westlake Ace is headquartered in the Kansas City area. It currently owns and operates more than 165 stores in 13 states.

Westlake Ace is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ace Retail Holdings. A division of Ace Hardware Corporation, Ace Retail Holdings currently owns and operates more than 245 Ace hardware stores nationwide under the Buikema’s Ace, Dennis Company Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Westlake Ace, and Outer Banks Ace brands.

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Tom Mentzer – Media Contact – tmentzer@mprg.biz – (913) 626-9066

Source: Westlake Hardware, Inc.