Great Customers, But Selfish Owners - Assistant Manager Ace Hardware Employee Review

3.0
23 Apr 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Ace Hardware stores have remained in business because of their reputation for great customer service. Inversely, customers flock to Ace instead of the big box stores for this reason. I worked for Ace for over two decades, and this was true of all stores.

Cons

Unfortunately, several Ace owners pay poor salaries, and offer little to no benefits. I have also witnessed discrimination in hiring practices, and similarly, too many "workplace romances". The shifts are often long, and you must be prepared to stand on your feet for 10+ hours in most stores. Feel blessed if you work in a store that doesn't have the owner on duty as operator; too many of such people are pesky micro-managers.

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5.0
17 May 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There are not too many.

Cons

Long hours; indefinite out times; no flexibility; poor communication; lack of respect for warehouse worker is built into the culture; toxic environment with petty politics and high school type drama; rules applied based on convenience and like ability and not job performance; office management is out of touch with the warehouse environment and work processes, this means implanted solutions are usually underwhelming and off track; continued feedback is requested and given but those issues are ignored over and over. Responses are band aids at best and flagrant disregard is more likely. No planning for busy season- WHERE IS THE BENCHMARKING?!; understaffed, under resourced, and over managed (with about 3 more layers of middle management than is needed). The environment is dirty, not temp controlled, warehouse staff is expected to housekeep in addition to the actual job. This job is incentive based and NOTHING is valued but faster- until you make a mistake and then you’re reminded about safety and quality.

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