LENEXA, Kan. (August 12, 2013) – Westlake Ace Hardware has announced an opening date of Friday, August 16, 2013 for their newest store, located at 1401 Mitchell Road in West Plains, Missouri.
The new Westlake Ace Hardware will serve as the anchor for the West Plains Marketplace shopping center. The new location marks the second store incorporating Westlake's new store design and layout that uses construction materials and a design approach intended to provide an organic and modern feel, more natural light from garage-style doors and skylights, a wood and metal facade, and polished concrete floors.
The store will carry traditional hardware such as fasteners, tools, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, and a large range of lawn and garden products. Westlake also offers a variety of wild bird, pet and patio products, and is known for having one of the very best assortments of BBQ grills, sauces, rubs and accessories in the communities it serves.
“We are very excited to open this new store in West Plains and bring this community our unique, customer-focused retail experience,” said George Smith, CEO of Westlake Hardware. “We are confident consumers in the West Plains area and throughout southern Missouri will appreciate our diverse selection of high-quality products, and the friendly and knowledgeable service that has been our hallmark for decades.”
Westlake Ace Hardware was founded in 1905 and today operates 86 neighborhood hardware stores in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Westlake is the largest member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, giving the company access to over 70,000 items. Westlake product categories include traditional hardware categories such as fasteners, tools, plumbing and electric supplies and paint. Westlake also offers a wide range of lawn and garden products and operates large Garden Centers adjacent to many of its stores. For more information, please visit westlakehardware.com.