RONA Announcements

 

The Very First Urban RONA Store Opens in Western Canada
RONA Walnut Grove is setting up a new Kitchen and Bathroom showroom

L-r: Michael Trentalance and Al Tsuchyia

RONA inc. is happy to welcome the T & T Hardware Group owners Al Tsuchyia and Michael Trentalance in its affiliated dealer network. The two former RONA employees, now owners, are announcing a 2,200-square-foot expansion of their hardware store, located in a shopping centre in downtown Walnut Grove. A wide selection of bathroom and kitchen products will be offered in a new showroom space, including Appliances, Fashion Plumbing, Lighting, Kitchen Cabinets, and Flooring products.

“We are proud to innovate and open the first-ever RONA urban-style store in the highly competitive Vancouver, British Columbia market,’’ says Al, co-owner of the store he and his partner Michael acquired in 2019. “We know really well the strength of the RONA brand and its efficient distribution network. RONA has a diverse retail offering, so it’s the perfect banner to bring our vision to life,” says Michael.

Now with a 5,500-square-foot selling space, the RONA Walnut Grove store will offer a wider range of building materials and plumbing products, such as underground sprinklers or irrigation systems. In total, this expansion will allow to add 500 to 650 new SKUs. Eco-friendly products will be available at the store, as well as battery and light bulb recycling service.

‘‘Al and Michael did an outstanding job when they were employees at RONA. Now they are building on their dream and putting their extraordinary business acumen to work. They invested time and effort to bring this project to life. We are delighted to count them among our RONA affiliated dealers and to support them with their future growth projects,” said Philippe Element, Vice-President, RONA Dealer Sales and Support.

 

RONA Foundation Donates Over $1 Million to Improve Children's Quality of Life

• A total of $550,185 was donated to Opération Enfant Soleil during the 2023 telethon, broadcast on TVA

• $467,015 donated to Children’s Miracle Network

• Since 2018, the company has donated nearly $6 million to these two organizations

The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating the Lowe’s, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt banners, is pleased to announce a contribution of $1,017,200 to Opération Enfant Soleil (OES) and Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). From March 27 to May 5, 2023, employees of the corporate and affiliated stores across the country, at six distribution centres, and at the Boucherville head office mobilized to collect donations in-store and online, to sell tickets, and to solicit suppliers.

“Helping to build stronger communities is part of our DNA at RONA. Our employees are proving it once again with this campaign. The year 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the RONA Foundation, which has redefined its mission for the occasion,” says Josée Lafitte, Director of the RONA Foundation. “These are challenging times, both economically and socially. The needs of organizations are greater than ever, and our teams are working hard to support them. I am proud of RONA’s commitment to the philanthropic activities under the RONA Foundation.”

RONA Suppliers at the Service of the Québec Community

In Québec, once again this year, RONA and its suppliers have put their expertise in the home improvement sector at the service of the Maison Enfant Soleil designed by Bonneville as the official supplier of materials. Thanks to the generosity of 14 of its suppliers and a corporate contribution, the network has maximized its sponsorship to a value of $129,645, covering almost the entire cost of building materials for the house. In addition, participating Québec stores sold raffle tickets for a chance to win the house.

A New Mission to Mark an Important Milestone

The RONA Foundation recently marked its 25th anniversary with a new mission: to help improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments or make it easier to access housing. In particular, it aims to help victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with special needs or mental health issues.For more information on the RONA Foundation’s major philanthropic campaigns, visit https://www.ronainc.ca/en/corporate-responsibility/communities.

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About RONA inc.
RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network operates or services some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the Lowe’s, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. supports Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 26,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. RONA inc. is one of the Montréal region Top Employers since 2021. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company was also awarded the Stratégie de développement durable Mercury in 2022 and is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit the website www.ronainc.ca.

About Mediacorp Canada Inc.
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