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Ace Retail Group announced plans for a new Westlake Ace Hardware at 99 Old Sugar Creek Road in Fenton, Missouri. Remodeling is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with a soft opening anticipated for summer 2027; the company has not announced a firm opening date.
Ace Retail Group plans to open a Westlake Ace Hardware in Fenton, Missouri, adding a seventh store to its greater St. Louis-area portfolio. The company said remodeling at 99 Old Sugar Creek Road is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with a soft opening anticipated for summer 2027.
The planned store will occupy a free-standing building of about 12,500 square feet that previously housed a Goodwill store. Roughly 11,000 square feet will be retail space, according to the announcement. The site has a large parking lot and access from New Sugar Creek Road.
Ace Retail Group said the Fenton location will join six Westlake Ace Hardware stores it currently owns and operates in the St. Louis area. The company listed locations in Ballwin, Brentwood, Maryland Heights, Crestwood, St. Peters and Washington. Fenton is a suburban community of about 28,000 residents, according to the report published by Hardware Retailing.
The project remains in the planning and preparation stage. The company’s schedule calls for remodeling to start in early 2027; the summer opening is described as anticipated, not confirmed. The announcement did not provide a construction budget, expected staffing level, detailed product range or a specific opening day.
A Seventh Store for St. Louis
The Fenton plan would extend Westlake Ace Hardware’s presence in the greater St. Louis market and give residents another local option for hardware, home repair and project supplies. Its location on Old Sugar Creek Road, with access from New Sugar Creek Road and a large parking lot, is part of the site description provided by Ace Retail Group.
For nearby customers, the practical effect will depend on the store opening as scheduled and on the services and inventory it offers. The company said it aims to serve local homeowners with products, advice and service, but the announcement did not detail specific services such as key cutting, paint matching or delivery. Those offerings should not be assumed until the retailer releases store-level information.
The project also represents a conversion of an existing commercial building rather than a new standalone construction project, based on the announcement’s description of the former Goodwill site. No information was provided about the building’s renovation scope beyond the planned remodeling.
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Westlake’s Existing St. Louis Network
Ace Retail Group already operates six Westlake Ace Hardware locations in the region, according to the company’s announcement. The planned Fenton store would increase that listed total to seven if it opens, adding a presence in a community the report describes as having approximately 28,000 area residents.
The news was reported by Hardware Retailing on October 29, 2026. Its account identifies the former Goodwill building, approximate building and retail-space sizes, access routes and the company’s target timetable. The available source material does not describe a lease or property purchase, nor does it specify whether the company will alter the building’s exterior or layout.
““We’re excited to bring the Ace Helpful Promise to Fenton.””
— Bob Massengill, president of Ace Retail Group
Opening Date and Store Plans
The company has not announced a firm opening date. Summer 2027 is an anticipated soft-opening period, and the schedule could change as remodeling plans proceed. The announcement does not say when construction will be completed or when the store will begin regular operations.
Other operational details remain unannounced, including hiring plans, store hours, inventory and services. The source also does not state whether the project has received all required approvals or provide details about renovation costs. No claims about those matters can be confirmed from the available report.
Remodeling Set for Early 2027
The next stated milestone is the start of remodeling, scheduled by Ace Retail Group for early 2027. The company anticipates a soft opening in summer 2027. Further updates would be needed to confirm that work has started, establish a specific opening date and clarify what customers can expect at the Fenton store.
Until the retailer provides additional information, the announcement confirms the location and broad project schedule, but not the final store format or opening-day arrangements. The summer target should be treated as a plan rather than a guaranteed date.
Key Questions
Where will the new Westlake Ace Hardware be located?
The planned store is at 99 Old Sugar Creek Road in Fenton, Missouri, in a building formerly used by Goodwill.
When is the Fenton store expected to open?
Ace Retail Group anticipates a soft opening in summer 2027, after remodeling scheduled to begin in early 2027. No specific opening day has been announced.
How large will the store be?
The building is approximately 12,500 square feet, with about 11,000 square feet of retail space, according to the announcement.
How many Westlake Ace Hardware stores does the company operate in the St. Louis area?
Ace Retail Group currently operates six listed locations in the area. The Fenton store would be an additional location if it opens as planned.
Have services, hiring or store hours been announced?
No. The announcement does not provide details on staffing, store hours, inventory or specific services.
Source: hardwareretailing.com
