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Costello’s Ace Hardware has opened two stores: an approximately 11,000-square-foot location in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and an approximately 12,000-square-foot store in Henrico, Virginia. Grand-opening celebrations are scheduled for Oct. 23-25 in West Chester and Nov. 6-8 in Henrico.
Costello’s Ace Hardware has opened two stores in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Henrico, Virginia, adding retail locations in both communities and setting dates for public grand-opening events. The West Chester store opened Sept. 25, and the Henrico store opened Oct. 9, according to a report by Hardware Retailing.
The West Chester location covers approximately 11,000 square feet and is already open to customers. Costello’s plans a three-day grand-opening celebration there from Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25. The announcement does not specify the full event schedule or any promotions.
The Henrico store is approximately 12,000 square feet and opened on Friday, Oct. 9. Costello’s describes it as serving homeowners, do-it-yourself customers and local professionals with supplies for everyday maintenance, repairs and home improvement. Its celebration is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, including a chainsaw board-cutting ceremony on Nov. 6, the company said.
Both locations are part of the Costello family’s hardware business. CEO Michael Costello said the company intends to build relationships in each community through service and products. The announcements provide store opening dates and event plans, but not staffing numbers, investment amounts or sales expectations.
Two New Stores Serve Local Projects
The openings give residents and local tradespeople in West Chester and Henrico another retail option for home maintenance, repairs and improvement supplies. The Henrico announcement specifically identifies homeowners, do-it-yourself enthusiasts and local professionals as intended customers; Costello’s has not published a detailed breakdown of the merchandise or services available at either store.
The scheduled celebrations also give residents a chance to visit the locations and meet store teams after the stores have begun operating. For the company, opening in two states extends its presence into additional communities. The announcements do not quantify the expansion’s effect on employment, competition or the local economy, so those impacts cannot be measured from the information available.
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Opening Dates and Store Events
The two openings took place on separate dates: West Chester opened Sept. 25, followed by Henrico on Oct. 9. In each case, the store opened before its planned grand-opening celebration, meaning the celebrations are not the dates when customers first gained access.
Costello’s describes itself as a family hardware business with more than 50 years in the trade, a figure CEO Michael Costello cited in remarks about West Chester. The source report does not give a total store count, a broader expansion timetable or details of other locations planned for Pennsylvania or Virginia.
“Our family has been in the hardware business for more than 50 years, but every time we enter a new community, our goal is the same: earn the trust of our neighbors by providing exceptional service, great products and the kind of helpful experience people should expect from their local hardware store.”
— Michael Costello, CEO of Costello’s Ace Hardware, speaking about West Chester
Expansion Details Still Undisclosed
The source report does not state how many employees either store has, how much the openings cost, or whether additional locations are planned. It also does not provide store addresses, operating hours, specific product ranges, or details of services beyond the general retail purpose described for Henrico.
The grand-opening dates and ceremony plans are presented as scheduled events. The source does not provide later confirmation that the events took place, nor does it list hours, activities beyond the Henrico board-cutting, or whether registration is required. Readers should check with the individual stores for current event information.
Grand-Opening Weekends Ahead
The next scheduled public event is West Chester’s celebration, running Oct. 23-25, 2026. Henrico’s three-day celebration is set for Nov. 6-8, with the company’s signature chainsaw board-cutting planned for Friday, Nov. 6.
Costello’s has not announced further expansion dates in the source report. The immediate next milestones are the two celebrations; additional details about store activities or future openings would need to come from the company or later reporting.
Key Questions
Where did Costello’s Ace Hardware open stores?
The company opened locations in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Henrico, Virginia.
When did the two stores open?
West Chester opened on Sept. 25, 2026, and Henrico opened on Oct. 9, 2026, according to Hardware Retailing.
When are the grand-opening celebrations?
West Chester’s event is scheduled for Oct. 23-25, 2026. Henrico’s is scheduled for Nov. 6-8.
What is planned for the Henrico celebration?
Costello’s says it plans to hold its chainsaw board-cutting ceremony on Nov. 6. The source does not give a detailed schedule for the rest of the event.
Are more Costello’s stores planned?
The report does not identify additional planned locations or provide a broader expansion schedule.
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