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06/08/2024

We are now Sandy Bay Provisions! Check out our new page!

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04/28/2024

We have brought back the Maine Pie Co gluten free pie and shells!

04/02/2024

We are testing a new product offering. Micro greens grown locally. Throw them on a salad or in a sandwich then let us know what you think!

03/09/2024

New Beer Alert! Notch Brewing in Salem with 2 new NA brews on the top shelf with the Athletic giving us some of the best Non Alcoholic craft brews!
Also from Notch their Kolsch and Salem Lager.
And not to be outdone from Troegs, one of my favorite breweries outside of New England, Graffiti Highway Hazy IPA!

01/09/2024

Rocky’s Ace Hardware Grows to 50 Stores, Adding Two Massachusetts Locations

Falcone family set to acquire Gloucester and Rockport Ace stores from the Smith family

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, today announces its planned acquisition of two Massachusetts stores, growing to 50 locations in nine states. The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family’s Cape Ann stores – Smith Hardware & Lumber in Rockport and Hometown Ace Hardware in the Gloucester Crossing Shopping Center in Gloucester. The sale is slated to become final in March 2024.

“The Smith’s and Rocky’s stores have been part of the Ace family for decades and we have always deeply admired the way the Smith’s commitment to their employees as well as their customer connection and hometown values mirror our own,” said Rocky’s Ace Hardware President and CEO Rocco J. Falcone II. “As we approach our 100th anniversary as a family-owned and operated business, we are excited to become part of the Cape Ann community and
continue the Smith family’s incredible legacy.”

Both the Falcones and the Smiths pride themselves on customer focus in a friendly, neighborhood hardware store setting. Their commitment to family shines through – starting with their employees and extending out through all the ways they work hard to support their neighbors. In fact, the Falcones have a tradition of putting down roots in each of their Rocky’s store neighborhoods. Over the years, customer donations done as Round-Ups at the register have supported Children’s Miracle Network, Little Smiles, local animal shelters and more.

“The decision to sell the stores was not an easy one – we are marking 150 years in business this year,” said Smith Hardware & Lumber and Hometown Ace Hardware President Jay R.Smith. “Knowing how closely the Falcone family shares our business values – respect for the employees, appreciation of the customers, and being part of the community gives us real confidence as we pass the torch. We wish success to the Falcones, and we have every confidence that the team will continue do us proud in these two great stores.”

Customers who visit the stores will continue to see the same friendly faces as there are no plans for staffing changes, added Falcone. Day-to-day operations will continue as usual.

Smith Hardware & Lumber, today located at 3 Station Square in Rockport, opened as L.E. Smith Hardware in 1874. The Smith Family opened Hometown Ace Hardware at in the Gloucester Crossing Shopping Center in 2010.

About Rocky’s Ace Hardware
Rocky’s Ace Hardware, your neighborhood store for paint, hardware, lawn and garden, and grilling, has been in continuous operation, under the same family ownership, since opening its first location in Springfield, MA in 1926. From one modest store to now 50 convenient locations throughout Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, Rocky′s has become one of the country's largest Ace Hardware dealers, noted for its exceptional customer service and vast product selection. For more information, visit rockys.com

11/03/2023

Back for a limited engagement! Limit one 4pk of each per customer. Enjoy!

06/09/2023

June 9, 2023 In stock now! Limited quantities so we will restrict it to one 4pk of each per customer. Cheers!

04/14/2023

It’s back! We have a case each so we are limiting sales to one 4pk of each per customer. Don’t miss out!

02/16/2023

It’s back! The Alchemist Heady Topper and Focal Banger in very limited quantities! Come and get it before it’s gone!

01/27/2023

Rockport Brewings latest Perilous Voyage Red Lager!

11/18/2022

Steel Derrick has arrived!

11/17/2022

We have pies! Centerville Pies sweet and savory varieties!
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11/17/2022

11/16/2022

It is Hallmark Christmas Movie time and we have the perfect wine to accompany your viewing pleasure!

11/16/2022

New Beer Alert! Happy to say we are carrying East Regiment Beer Co from Salem a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business offering Say Hello to Lumbergh! A New England Hazy IPA. Also the latest from Wandering Soul a sister beer to Melody Maker featuring Galaxy and Strata hops.

11/11/2022

The Mad Elf is in stock!

11/03/2022

Come join us Saturday for our first tasting in nearly three years!

10/29/2022

We have a great collection of craft beer including The Alchemist Heady Topper and Focal Banger! Quantities are limited so grab a 4 pack before they’re gone!