True Value to Open in Hoffman Estates by Mid-November
The new hardware store at 675 W. Golf Road will serve residents beginning in mid-November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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A new True Value hardware store is set to open by mid-November 2026 at 675 W. Golf Road in Hoffman Estates. The location, situated at the intersection of Golf and Higgins roads, will initially employ 10 people.
Why it matters
The village government prioritized filling the retail vacancy to maintain access to a medium-sized hardware store in the area. Local officials provided tax incentives to lower operating costs and ensure the location remains a viable commercial hub.
The new store will open with 10 employees, including four former staff members from the previous Ace Hardware. The owners bring a combined 50 years of hardware experience to the site, which received a five-year sales tax incentive.
The players
Mellissa Porcaro
She is a co-owner of the new True Value store and a resident of Mount Prospect.
Joe Lomanto
A co-owner of the store, he has 40 years of experience owning hardware locations in Chicago.
Hoffman Estates Board of Trustees
This local government body approved the tax incentive package to facilitate the store's opening.
The details
Co-owners Mellissa Porcaro and Joe Lomanto acquired existing inventory from the previous Ace Hardware to prepare for the launch. The site, which previously housed a hardware store for eight years, is expected to expand its staff count beyond the initial 10 hires.
Timeline
Summer 2025: Previous Ace Hardware store closed at the site.
Mid-November 2026: New True Value store is scheduled to open.
Market Landscape
The arrival of True Value at the Golf and Higgins intersection reflects a broader effort by the village to minimize the duration of retail vacancies in high-traffic corridors. This initiative positions the new storefront to capitalize on existing local demand previously served by the former Ace Hardware operator.
Residents of Hoffman Estates will regain local access to hardware supplies at a long-standing retail site by mid-November 2026. The new store will offer convenience by occupying the previously vacant building at the prominent Golf and Higgins intersection.
The takeaway
The store will likely rely on its high-traffic location and the owners' decades of industry expertise to establish a stable customer base. Residents can expect the business to scale its operations and employment levels as it settles into the community.
Further reading
Find more local business updates on the Hoffman Estates Openings & Closings page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Herald.
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