All Carter’s Ace Hardware store locations in Central Florida recognized for their dedication to excellence.

Carter’s Ace Hardware, a flourishing family owned and operated chain, has recently achieved the prestigious “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” status by the Ace Hardware Corporation for each of its 11 locations across Central Florida. This recognition, a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence, their consistent dedication to customer service and brand representation places them among the elite few hundred Ace retailers out of over 5,300 stores across approximately 70 countries.

“Our team is thrilled that all our stores earned the Pinnacle award,” says Carter’s ACE Hardware Co-owner, Operator and CEO Cade Carter. “And we are more committed than ever to providing our customers with the best possible retail experience.”

John Kittell, Ace Hardware Corporation VP, praised Carter’s ACE Hardware, recognizing their outstanding achievements, which align with the corporation’s Higher Ground retail growth strategy, emphasizing the fulfillment of their brand promise of helpfulness. Carter’s ACE Hardware’s dedication to ensuring a superior shopping experience for its customers is evident in the successful completion of key performance drivers focusing on quality, service and convenience.

“Everyone that works for Carter’s ACE Hardware, works with us because they want to. They are knowledgeable and they care.”-Cade carter

Carter’s ACE Hardware stores are located in Tavares, Mount Dora, South Leesburg, Apopka, Sorrento, Beverly Hills, Crystal River, Hunt Club Blvd (East Apopka), Downtown Eustis, North Eustis, and Umatilla. These stores offer a wide range of products, from cutting-edge battery-powered and electrical power equipment to nuts, bolts and fasteners. Customers can count on Carter’s ACE for major brands like Scott’s for lawn and garden, Yeti for drinkware and coolers, Stiehl for outdoor power equipment, tools and accessories, Costa for sunglasses, Benjamin Moore for paint, Traeger, Big Green Egg, and Weber for grills and more, ensuring customers have access to top-tier options.

Celebrating their 60th year in 2024, Carter’s Ace Hardware stands as a testament to the enduring success of a family-owned business. Cade says since statistics show that only 3 percent of businesses make it into the third generation, Carter’s Ace Hardware attributes its ongoing success to the dedicated staff and
the unwavering support of the local community.

“We want to give a big thank you to the community for choosing to shop local and support local businesses.” -Cade carter