---
title: "Ace Hardware’s SAVINGSource Program Nears $100 Million Milestone in 10th Anniversary Year"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/6dabef5b-208a-4d8f-8dd8-b6b2fa0c7b79
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20251023_ace_hardwares_savingsource_program_nears_100_million_milestone_in_10th_anni.html
category: "Specialty retail"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Specialty retail"
published: 2025-10-23T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:12:26.913Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/acehardwarestore.jpg
---

# Ace Hardware’s SAVINGSource Program Nears $100 Million Milestone in 10th Anniversary Year

**TL;DR:** Ace Hardware's SAVINGSource program is nearing a $100 million milestone in its 10th anniversary year, having helped retailers save money through consolidated supplier relationships and negotiated rates. The program serves Ace Retailers, Ace Hardware Home Services franchisees, and Emery Jensen customers nationwide.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-10-23. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20251023_ace_hardwares_savingsource_program_nears_100_million_milestone_in_10th_anni.html).*

## Story

“Reaching $100 million in savings is a testament to the strength of our partnerships and the impact we’ve made,” said Leigh Barbeau, director of indirect procurement and co-creator of SAVINGSource at Ace Hardware Corporation. “We’re proud to be a trusted ally in helping retailers protect their margins and reinvest in their businesses.”

Building on the power and strength of the Ace co-op, SAVINGSource consolidates supplier relationships for everyday essential goods and services, lowering costs, saving time and money, and reducing risk through a network of pre-vetted partners.

“SAVINGSource’s mission is simple,” said Jason Haddad, manager of SAVINGSource at Ace Hardware Corporation. “From delivery vehicles and digital signage to office supplies and facility maintenance, the program partners with more than 50 suppliers that deliver real value through expert negotiation and tailored solutions.”

Retailers partnering with SAVINGSource benefit from:

- No-cost savings assessments to uncover opportunities

- Supplier negotiations and contract management to secure better rates

- Ongoing monitoring and reporting to ensure sustained savings

- Tailored solutions customized to each retailer’s footprint and needs

“Ace SAVINGSource has saved me a lot of dollars over the years, and I have learned to check them first on any purchase,” said Jaret Gordon, owner & CEO of Gordon’s Ace Hardware. “They have already negotiated the best deal. I’ve purchased forklifts, phones, copy machines, and much more. There is strength in numbers — they have buying power, and every time, SAVINGSource has saved me money.”

As the retail landscape continues to evolve and SAVINGSource enters its next decade, the program remains committed to helping independent and multi-location retailers thrive by reducing costs and strengthening long-term business health.

Ace Hardware is the largest hardware cooperative in the world, serving more than 8,700 locally owned and operated stores around the globe, while providing the best products, services, and operating methods to more than 5,200 Ace retail stores in the United States. Ace Hardware’s family of brands includes Ace Hardware, Emery Jensen Distribution, and independent retailers worldwide. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill.

, Ace operates an expansive network of U.S. distribution centers, along with international capabilities in Ningbo, China, and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico.

Ace is #1 for convenience hardware! You pay no royalty fees. Instead, Ace pays you a year-end rebate based on your annual purchases. Enjoy the benefits and collective buying power of a 10 Billion Dollar company.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- Ace Hardware (company)
- cost savings (topic)
- retail partnerships (topic)
- supplier relationships (topic)
- Emery Jensen Distribution (company)
- Leigh Barbeau (person)
- Jason Haddad (person)
- Jaret Gordon (person)
- Gordon's Ace Hardware (company)
- SAVINGSource (company)

---
Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20251023_ace_hardwares_savingsource_program_nears_100_million_milestone_in_10th_anni.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/6dabef5b-208a-4d8f-8dd8-b6b2fa0c7b79).