In 1989, Ace's longtime jingle "Ace is the place with the helpful hardware man" was modified, replacing man with the more inclusive and accurate folks. Celebrities Connie Stevens (from 1974 to 1978) and Suzanne Somers (from 1979 into the early 1980s) starred in TV commercials for Ace Hardware.

Home improvement expert Lou Manfredini served as Ace's "Helpful Hardware Man" and media spokesperson. Ray A. Griffith is the President and CEO of Ace Hardware Corporation and has served in that position since taking over for Dave Hodnik in 2005.

Ace Hardware Corp. Ace was created 1924 in Chicago by Richard Hesse and other Chicago hardware dealers who wanted to provide a centralized purchasing organization to supply their stores and others. The company was incorporated in 1928 as Ace Stores Inc.

Ace operates more than 5,600 locally owned hardware stores in all 50 states and 70 countries, with global sales topping $20 billion.

No, Ace is dead forever, and that's a good thing. Ace's death completely shattered the lessons we were taught within the series up to this point, before his death we thought all our favourite characters were safe.

The ability to be locally owned and stay connected with its communities continues to be critical to Ace's growth. Each of the company's more than 4,600 stores across the country is uniquely adapted to its neighborhood.

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Ace Hardware is the world's largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, known to consumers as “the Helpful Place.” Now, with the latest results from Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America rankings, it is also considered one of the most trustworthy places to shop and work.

The little guy takes on the big guy and wins. So, how does a typical Ace Hardware store, which is a fraction of the size of a big box store, compete? It's simple: customer service! There are countless surveys that prove customer service is a true competitive advantage.

Both stores offer in-store pickup and do-it-yourself tips. Home Depot has 2,284 stores in North America, while Ace Hardware has 4,418 stores, most of which are independently owned and operated. However, Home Depot stores are typically much larger than Ace Hardware stores.

This ended up playing to the advantage of the Navy, who had been on the lookout for Ace for years, having realized that he was the son of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King. To the Navy, snuffing out his bloodline was extremely important and thus, the execution of Ace was decided, which triggered the Paramount War.

One Piece's Ace Could've Survived If He'd Learned to Restrain Himself. Ace spent most of his screen time in One Piece chasing after the Blackbeard Pirates. This is because their captain, Marshall D. Teech, broke the ironclad rule of the Whitebeard Pirates -- killing a fellow crewmate.