Ace Fall Convention brings thousands of Ace Hardware retailers together each September to plan for the season ahead, discover new products, and strengthen relationships across the co-op. From September 22–24, 2026, dealers and store owners will gather at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida to explore what’s next across every department, including paint. Datacolor will be on-site at Stand 28273, showing retailers how the right color tools help paint departments deliver consistent color, faster service, and fewer costly mismatches.
Why Color Consistency Matters in Retail Paint
Every mis-tinted can costs a retailer time, product, and customer trust. As paint departments serve more customers across more locations, getting color right the first time — every time — has become a competitive advantage, not just a quality issue.
- Reduce mis-tints and wasted paint
- Speed up color matching at the counter
- Build customer trust with consistent results
- Simplify formula and database management
- Support multiple locations with the same color standards
- Cut wait times during peak store hours
What to see at our Booth
Stop by to see the tools built specifically for retail paint departments. You will also have the opportunity to connect with our experts and discuss your current color challenges.
Who Should Visit
- Paint department managers
- Store owners and operators
- Merchandising and category managers
- Paint mixing and dispensing staff
- Ace Hardware co-op buyers and category leadership
Whether you’re looking to reduce mis-tints, speed up service at the counter, or bring consistency across every location, Datacolor can help your paint department get color right. Stop by our booth at Ace Fall Convention 2026 to see how.
See you in Orlando — let’s talk about getting your paint department’s color right.
