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TAKING THE‘ HARD’ OUT OF HARDWARE
Fueled by strategic growth and ambition, family-owned Costello’ s Ace Hardware is building a retail empire
With humble roots and founded on strong family values, Costello’ s Ace Hardware( Costello’ s) is leading at the heart of the hardware sector. Costello’ s was established in the 1970s by founder, Vincent Costello, and its journey is nothing short of a true success story; one defined by determination, passion, and grit.
Having been forced to close his air conditioning business at the height of the recession, Vincent Costello bravely took on a neglected hardware store, with no retail experience, to provide for his wife and ten children. After years of incredible commitment and tenacity, Vincent was able to transform this location into a profitable business and went on to open more and more stores as the company grew from strength to strength.
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