OUR COMPANY

Since 1951, Maui Varieties, Ltd., parent company of HouseMart Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin Crafts, and Daiso retail stores, has taken pride in providing products and services that meet the needs of our local communities. HouseMart is a local family-owned business operated by third generation siblings Wayne Kamitaki, Guy Kamitaki, Lynn Ushijima, and cousin, Paul Mizoguchi.

For more than 70 years, the HouseMart brand has been serving as a symbol of family values, exceptional service, and commitment to providing the products our customers need. The HouseMart retail operation has grown to a medium-sized, multi-state business consisting of 34 Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin Crafts and Daiso stores, employing over 500 team members throughout Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. Built upon an entrepreneurial spirit, we continually we look forward to further expansion of our business into the next generation and beyond, while still operating under the same family values.

OUR MISSION

We provide exceptional service and creative solutions to enhance our customers' lifestyles.

OUR VISION

To become the best operating chain of independent craft and hardware stores in the country.