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Ace Hardware has more than 95 years of experience leveraging its wholesale purchasing power to generate significant merchandise savings for its independently owned retail stores. And now, through its SAVINGSource indirect purchasing group, Ace is using the combined purchasing power of Ace Hardware Corporation and all Ace stores to reduce retailer operating expenses. The SAVINGSource Team consists of Ace Hardware employees that are dedicated to lowering Ace retailers’ operating expenses, by leveraging the buying power of Ace retailers and
Ace Hardware Corporate facilities for indirect spend. In addition, Ace Hardware joined a consortium to further drive savings by leveraging other companies’ buying power. Through SAVINGSource, Ace stores have access to negotiated pricing for products and services across many areas of indirect spend. The platform further allows Ace stores to band together for local aggregations, leveraging local and national suppliers.
PREFERRED VENDORS AND CATEGORIES
Buckets of Spend
• Technology and communication • Professional and financial services • Marketing • Facilities services and maintenance • Supplies and replenishment • Store planning and improvement • Equipment and vehicles
Prospective and current retailers can contact SAVINGSource to lower their construction costs. To get started: Email: savingsource@acehardware.com or call 630-990-3360. Visit: savingsource.com
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