Two longtime Palm Springs businesses facing major changes as Toucans rebrands and Ace Hardware prepares to close
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two familiar Palm Springs businesses are preparing for major changes, with one getting a new identity and the other searching for a new home.
After 24 years as a staple of the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, Toucans Tiki Lounge is preparing for its final weekend under its longtime name.
Meanwhile, Palm Springs Ace Hardware has announced it will close its current location by February 28, 2027, after learning the property owner has chosen to lease the space to another retailer.
While both businesses are facing the end of an era, their paths forward look very different.
Toucans Tiki Lounge preparing for a new chapterToucans Tiki Lounge, known for its drag performances, dancing and nightlife entertainment, is preparing to temporarily close before reopening in 2027 as 3 Dollar Bill Palm Springs.
New co-owner Chad Kampe announced the transition on social media, revealing plans to transform the venue into a sister location of 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn, New York.
The new ownership group says it plans to bring fresh entertainment experiences to the space while continuing to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Palm Springs Ace Hardware searching for a new homeJust across Palm Springs, another longtime business is preparing to say goodbye to its current location.
In a statement to customers, Palm Springs Ace Hardware announced it must vacate its property by February 28, 2027, after the property owner decided to lease the space to another retailer.
“After many wonderful years serving the Palm Springs community, we have some important news to share,” the statement reads.
Despite the upcoming closure, the business says it is not giving up on Palm Springs.
Management says it is actively working to secure a new location and hopes to eventually reopen with the same products and services customers have come to know.
However, negotiations are still underway, and no new location or reopening timeline has been confirmed.
“We’re not saying goodbye to Palm Springs. We’re working toward saying, ‘See you at our new location!'” the statement reads.
What’s next for these Palm Springs staples?As both businesses prepare for major transitions, questions remain about what these changes mean for employees, longtime customers and the broader Palm Springs community.
News Channel 3’s Raymond Kalra is speaking with those involved to find out what’s driving these changes, what comes next and how the businesses hope to preserve their connections to the community.
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