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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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Rocky's Ace Hardware in South Hadley to celebrate grand opening with giveaways
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – A family-owned hardware store that underwent new construction at its location in South Hadley is holding a grand opening celebration this weekend. The newly expanded Rocky's Ace Hardware replaced the existing store in the same South Hadley Plaza on Newton Street. The larger 10,000 square-foot building includes a 2,000 square-foot garden center with live plants, soil and supplies. Walgreens closing nearly a dozen of stores across Massachusetts: Here's where The public is invited to attend a family-friendly event on Friday and Saturday with food samples from the grill, power tool demonstrations, games, and giveaways. The traditional Rocky's board cutting to kick off the store opening begins at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. 'We're really excited about this bright new space,' said Rocky's Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone. 'The updated layout transforms the shopper experience, making it easier for customers to find what they're looking for, and also get some fun new ideas along the way.' Rocky's Ace Hardware is one of the country's largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 50 locations in nine states. Rocky's has been under the same family ownership since opening its first location in Springfield in 1926. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
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Nearly $13K raised for Dayton Children's by rounding up
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In 2024, customers checking out at Rocky's Ace Hardware locations in the Dayton area raised nearly $13,000 for children in need. According to Rocky's, $12,902.19 will be donated to Dayton Children's Hospital from company's 'Round Up for Kids' fundraiser. Customers had the opportunity to round-up to the next dollar amount to benefit local hospitals affiliated with the Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Rocco Falcone, president at Rocky's Ace Hardware, said the company is grateful to continue to be a part of supporting CMN each year. 'It's humbling to see how generous our customers are,' said Falcone. 'This money helps fund critical life-saving treatments and innovative research. We hope it also gives patients and families the assurance that their community cares.' Ten locations in the area were included in the total raised for supporting children. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
