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Ace Hardware Is Using AI To Make Store Associates Smarter: Here's How
Ace Hardware has quietly deployed one of brick-and-mortar retail's most ambitious frontline AI tools. In February 2026, the company rolled out a new AI feature which was added to a long-standing handheld device used by store associates named ARMA (ACE Retailer Mobile Assistant).
Ace Hardware has quietly deployed one of brick-and-mortar retail's most ambitious frontline AI tools. In February 2026, the company rolled out a new AI feature which was added to a long-standing handheld device used by store associates named ARMA (ACE Retailer Mobile Assistant).