Allerdice ACE Hardware

What Allerdice ACE Hardware does

Allerdice ACE Hardware, legally Allerdice Building Supply, Inc., is a family-owned multi-location retail hardware and building supply chain operating since 1982 under the Allerdice family. The company serves homeowners, contractors, landscapers, and local businesses across three locations in New York's Capital Region: a flagship full-service site in downtown Saratoga Springs (41 Walworth Street) with a lumber yard operating since before 1869, a neighborhood convenience store in Milton, and a feature location in Malta with an Accents Gift Shop and Grill & Deck Showroom.

The company operates a traditional direct-to-consumer retail model augmented by professional services. Core product categories include lumber and building materials, paint (Benjamin Moore with computerized color matching), tools (DeWalt, Milwaukee), grills and outdoor cooking (Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg), lawn and garden (Scotts, STIHL), and premium windows and doors (Marvin) via a dedicated showroom opened in 2023. Revenue-generating services include small engine repair, blade and chain sharpening, custom glass cutting, key cutting, screen repair, lumber cutting, propane exchange and refill, and pool water testing. The company operates as an Ace Hardware affiliate, utilizing Ace's brand, acehardware.com integration for in-store pickup, the Ace Rewards loyalty program, and shared supply chain. Distribution is anchored by three company-owned storefronts supplemented by special orders and a 5-mile radius delivery service.

Name

Allerdice ACE Hardware

Legal name

Allerdice Building Supply, Inc.

Website

https://allerdice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Allerdice ACE Hardware is a family-owned, three-location hardware and building supply retailer serving homeowners, contractors, and businesses in New York's Capital Region since 1982 under an Ace Hardware affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saratoga Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Hardware and Building Materials Sales: Core revenue from selling hardware, building supplies, tools, paint, lawn and garden products, outdoor living essentials, and related merchandise through physical retail locations.
2. Professional Services: Revenue-generating services including blade and chain sharpening, small engine repair, glass cutting, key cutting, screen repair, lumber cutting, propane exchanges and refills, and pool water testing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Allerdice ACE Hardware is a multi-location retail hardware and building supply chain operating three company-owned storefronts in the Capital Region of New York (Saratoga Springs, Milton, Malta). It sells hardware, tools, lumber, building materials, paint, garden/lawn supplies, grills, outdoor living products, and seasonal merchandise from brands such as Benjamin Moore, Weber, Traeger, DeWalt, Milwaukee, YETI, Scotts, and STIHL. The company also delivers fee-based professional services including computerized paint matching, blade and chain sharpening, small engine repair, glass cutting, key cutting, screen repair, lumber cutting, propane exchanges, and pool water testing.

Product overview

Allerdice ACE Hardware & Building Supply operates as a multi-location retail hardware and building supply chain, offering a unified product portfolio centered on hardware, building materials, and home improvement goods. The core offering includes Red Hot Buys (monthly promotional flyer), Allerdice Glass & Mirror (custom glass solutions), Marvin Windows & Doors (premium windows and doors with dedicated showroom), Lumber & Building Materials, Garden Center, Paint & Supplies, and Grills & Outdoor Cooking. Specialty services include small engine repair, blade & chain sharpening, and custom woodshop services at the Saratoga Springs location, while the Malta location features Accents Gift Shop and Grill & Deck Showroom. The company operates three physical retail locations (Saratoga Springs, Milton, Malta) serving homeowners, contractors, and businesses with both in-store shopping and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Allerdice Glass & Mirror: Custom glass solutions including shower enclosures, glass replacement, and custom mirrors
• Accents Gift Shop
• Red Hot Buys

Products and services

• Red Hot Buys Monthly Sales Flyer Monthly promotional flyer offering limited-time deals on tools, hardware, paint, lawn and garden essentials, grilling, and home improvement products for homeowners, contractors, and local businesses.
• Marvin Windows & Doors Showroom Dedicated showroom at the Saratoga Springs store offering premium Marvin windows and doors products with consultation from Marvin Millwork Specialists, serving homeowners, contractors, and renovation customers.
• Allerdice Glass & Mirror Custom glass solutions including shower enclosures, glass replacement, and custom mirrors for residential homes, provided as a wholly owned subsidiary service.
• Lumber & Building Materials Full-service lumber yard and building supplies at the Saratoga Springs location for contractors, homeowners, and local businesses, with delivery within a 5-mile radius.
• Paint & Supplies Premium paint products and supplies, including Benjamin Moore, with computerized paint color matching and paint sample services available at all three locations.
• Garden Center Fully stocked garden centers featuring plants, mulch, patio supplies, lawn care products, and seasonal outdoor living essentials for homeowners and landscapers.
• Grills & Outdoor Cooking Industry-leading grills and accessories from brands including Weber, Traeger, and Big Green Egg, with free grill assembly services, sold at the Malta and other locations.
• Grill & Deck Showroom (Malta) Dedicated showroom at the Malta location showcasing premium grills, outdoor cooking essentials, and outdoor living inspiration for homeowners.
• Christmas Trees & Holiday Greenery Seasonal offering of fresh New York-grown balsam firs (6-8.5 feet), wreaths, kissing balls, ornaments, lights, outdoor décor, and artificial trees (6-7 foot, including flocked and pre-lit options) for homeowners.
• Accents Gift Shop Home décor, seasonal gifts, and unique finds located at the Malta Allerdice Ace Hardware location as a wholly owned subsidiary.
• Small Engine Repair Professional small engine repair and STIHL power equipment repair services at the Saratoga Springs location for homeowners, landscapers, and contractors.
• Blade & Chain Sharpening Professional blade and chain sharpening services for contractors, landscapers, and homeowners at the Saratoga Springs and Malta locations.
• Custom Woodshop Services Full-service wood shop offering cutting and planing services at the Saratoga Springs location for contractors and homeowners.
• Window & Screen Repairs Window and screen repair services available across all three Allerdice locations for homeowners and contractors.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ace HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1982Allerdice operates as an Ace Hardware affiliate store, utilizing the Ace Hardware brand, Ace Rewards loyalty program, acehardware.com integration for in-store pickup, and access to Ace's supply chain and product assortment.
• Marvin Windows & DoorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 35-year partnership providing Marvin windows and doors. Allerdice has dedicated Marvin Millwork Specialists with over 100 years combined experience and recently opened a new Marvin Windows & Doors showroom at their Saratoga Springs location.
• Benjamin MooremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium paint brand carried at all locations with computerized paint matching services. Represents a key category for home improvement projects.
• Kelly's AngelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partner receiving donations from annual golf outing. Donated $10,560 total over two years. Founded by Mark Mulholland in memory of his late wife Kelly, supporting children who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer or illness.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ace Hardware: The parent cooperative brand under which Allerdice operates. Ace Hardware is the direct model peer for any Ace-affiliated independent retailer, sharing the same supply chain, loyalty program, branding, and store format expectations.
• True Value Company: Hardware cooperative operating a similar independent-dealer model across the U.S. Comparable to Allerdice in store format, target customer mix (DIY homeowners and contractors), and reliance on a parent brand for supply chain and brand benefits.
• Do it Best: Member-owned hardware and lumber cooperative with a comparable independent-retailer model. Comparable to Allerdice on cooperative structure, product assortment breadth, and reliance on parent for marketing and supply.
• Aubuchon Hardware: Family-owned regional hardware chain operating across the Northeast U.S., similar in scale and footprint to Allerdice. Comparable on multi-location independent operator model and contractor + DIY customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot: Largest U.S. home improvement retailer offering overlapping hardware, lumber, paint, and tool assortments. Comparable to Allerdice as a competitor for the same DIY and contractor customers, though operating at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Lowe's: National home improvement chain competing with Allerdice in hardware, building materials, paint, and tools. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same category with similar contractor and homeowner segments.
• Menards: Privately held Midwestern home improvement chain with overlapping product categories. Comparable as a regional broad incumbent competing for contractor and DIY wallet share in the same geographic regions.
• Tractor Supply Company: Rural lifestyle retailer with overlapping assortments in tools, hardware, lawn and garden, and STIHL power equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for some of Allerdice's landscaper and rural homeowner customers.

Emerging players

• Harbor Freight Tools: Specialty tool and equipment retailer with strong price positioning on comparable professional and DIY brands (DeWalt, Milwaukee). Comparable to Allerdice as a competing channel for tool-driven customers in the same region.

Others

• Orgill: Hardlines distribution and wholesale provider serving independent hardware retailers. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler — Orgill is a competitor/cooperator to Ace on the wholesale side that supports similar-format independent stores.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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