Westport, CT – Penny Wickey and Laure Aubuchon of Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate (SCRE) represented Aubuchon Company in purchasing the former Walgreens pharmacy at 21 Kingston Rd. in Richmond RI. The purchase facilitated the relocation of the recent acquisition of Wyoming Ace Hardware in Wyoming, Rhode Island by Aubuchon Hardware and will be rebranded as “Aubuchon Ace Hardware.”
Wyoming Ace Hardware opened in 2003 and was owned and operated by Rick and Linda Osborne.
“Rick built Wyoming Ace Hardware with heart, purpose, and a deep connection to the community,” said William E. Aubuchon, IV, President & CEO. “For more than 22 years, he’s created more than just a store, he’s built a trusted place where neighbors come together. We’re honored to carry that spirit forward as we open our first store in Rhode Island and reimagine it in a new location in Richmond.”
Founded by William E. Aubuchon, Sr in 1908, the Aubuchon Company is the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America. Now in its fourth generation, the purpose of the Aubuchon Company is “to make a difference by serving others.” Following the purchase of Wyoming Ace Hardware, the Aubuchon Company will operate 131 stores in 11 states, predominantly under the “Aubuchon Hardware” & “Aubuchon Ace Hardware” brands and others. Aubuchon Hardware joined the ACE cooperative in September 2023.