Latest News from Rocky’s Ace Hardware
Rocky's Ace Hardware First Annual Pet Food Drive A Huge Success
(January 3, 2012) Each of the 33 Rocky’s Ace Hardware stores partnered with an area Humane Society or Shelter to collect food this Holiday Season for the much forgotten and unfortunate animals in our own community. “The outpouring from our customers was really heartwarming. The collection total well surpassed our expectations. All of us at Rocky’s extend sincere thanks to our neighbors who gave so generously” said Rocco Falcone, president and CEO.
Well over two tons (4,000 lbs.) of pet food along with beds, leashes, treats, toys and cleaning supplies were collected and delivered to local animal shelters.
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Watch Our Expert Speak on 22 News inFocus
(October 9, 2011) Learn more about winterizing your home and saving energy from our expert on 22 News inFocus. Check out the video and article here.
Rocky's Ace Hardware Celebrates 85th Anniversary
(October 7, 2011) Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with 33 neighborhood based stores is celebrating 85 years of continually providing expertise, value and a diverse selection of quality merchandise for both our homeowner and professional business customers.
Rocky’s was founded in 1926, by Rocco (Rocky) Falcone Sr., located at the corner of Main and Union Streets in downtown Springfield, MA. Falcone started the tradition of offering his customers the products they needed, together with exceptional, personal service. The tradition remains in effect today at all Rocky’s stores from Florida to New Hampshire.
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Rocky's Ace Hardware to Donate to Tornado Relief
(June 21, 2011) Rocky’s Hardware is reaching out to help our neighbors in the communities affected by the recent tornadoes.
On Tuesday June 14th, Rocky’s Hardware held a Tornado Relief event in all of its Massachusetts stores to support local tornado victims. Rocky’s Ace Hardware donated 10% of all product sales that day directly to the Salvation Army Tornado Relief Fund. Through the event and coupled with customer cash donations Rocky’s raised nearly $13,000.
It was our honor to present the funds to The Salvation Army as part of our continued commitment to the community. A brief presentation ceremony was held on Friday, June 24th in our store located at 40 Island Pond Rd in Springfield, MA.
Rocco Falcone, President of Rocky’s Hardware stated, “We are so pleased to be able to help our neighbors in their time of need and will continually support our friends as they rebuild their lives. We are also so thankful for the generosity of our loyal customers who stepped up and donated to this great cause.”
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Shipments of Roof Rakes Arrive at New England Rocky's Stores
Shipments of roof rakes are coming into the Greater Springfield Area. Hundreds of them arrived at Rocky's Ace hardware stores Wednesday morning. For weeks, snow rakes have been almost impossible to get in Western Massachusetts, but because roofs are more ice than snow, people may have to chip away some of the ice.
Since the rakes being sold at Rocky’s are made of aluminum and not plastic, there is a right way and a wrong way to use them. “If you slam it down on your roof at an angle, you could pop your shingles, now your shingles are pretty fragile,” Steve Poulin, manager of the Rocky’s in East Longmeadow said.
Rocky's Customers Donate over 12,000 Pounds of Clothes to Goodwill
In Rocky's Ace Hardware annual clothing drive on December 31, 2010, Rocky's customers donated 12,500 pounds of clothes to local charity, Goodwill Industries. The drive was held at seven Western Massachusetts Rocky's locations, where customers were provided with discount coupons in exchange for their donation of used clothing and shoes. Learn more about Rocky's support of Goodwill.
Ace Hardware Featured on "Ellen"
Ace Hardware was featured on Ellen as part of the daytime talk show’s popular “12 Days of Giveaways” series. On Dec. 9, day six of the “12 Days of Giveaways” series, Ace gave each member of the audience a $300 Ace gift card. Rocky's Ace Hardware represents 33 of the 4,500 locally owned Ace stores in the U.S. and in more than 60 countries. Watch the segment featuring Ace.
Rocky’s Donates Energy Efficient Lighting to Low-Income Homeowners
Rocky's Ace Hardware donated energy efficient CFL bulbs to all of the homeowners helped through Rebuilding Together on Friday, November 12, 2010. Six Flags New England volunteered with Rebuilding Together to repair, modify or rehabilitate six homes for low-income homeowners in Springfield, MA. Rebuilding Together is the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize communities.
Rocky’s Joins with Red Cross and Rotary International for Fire Safety Day
Rocky’s Ace Hardware held a Fire Safety Day at all stores on October 2, 2010. Co-sponsored by the American Red Cross and Rotary International, Fire Safety Day will provided families an opportunity to learn tips about fire safety, get deep discounts on smoke detectors, and enjoy refreshments.
Rocky’s Opens New Store in Holden, MA
Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with 33 neighborhood hardware stores and a reputation for exceptional customer service continues to expand as it opens its newest Worcester area store in Holden, MA on July 23, 2010.
DIY Network Comes to Rocky’s Ace Hardware in Norwood
DIY Network’s House Crashers host and licensed contractor Josh Temple was looking for do-it-yourselfers at Rocky’s Ace Hardware in Norwood, MA, and he found them! See a Rocky’s customer get the ultimate Sports Bar Basement makeover – watch the full episode here.
