Westlake spreads roots in Texas

Westlake Ace Hardware operates 11 stores in the state of Texas. Make that 12, whewn the Lenexa, Kansas-based retailer makes good on its plans to open in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Princeton.

An 11,900-sq.-ft. store is expected to open in mid September, pushing the total footprint of the chain to 101.

"“We are excited to deepen our roots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and look forward to becoming a trusted and valuable member of the Princeton community,” said Tom Knox, CEO of Westlake. “Our goal is to help our customers keep their households running smoothly by providing the highest level of service, know-how, and products."

Among the brands to be featured are Stihl outdoor power equipment, grills from Traeger, Masterbuilt, Char-Broil and Weber, and paint brands Benjamin Moore and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines.

Texas native David Welch was named general manager of the Princeton store. Currently the general manager of Westlake’s Lewisville, Texas location, Welch has worked for the retailer since 2012. 

Westlake operates in the following Texas cities: Arlington, Carrolton, Colleyville, Farmers Branch, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Mansfield, Midland, Odessa, Seagoville, and San Angelo.