Affiliated Dealers and Vendors Awarded at the 2nd Edition of RONA Momentum

Over 1,700 participants gathered in Québec City for the event

Boucherville, Québec, October 19, 2026 – RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, operating and servicing over 425 corporate and affiliated stores, hosted the second edition of RONA Momentum on October 14 and 15 at the Québec City Convention Centre. Under the theme Building Our Path Forward, the event featured conferences and a vendor expo that showcased some 220 exhibitors. The RONA Momentum Gala, for its part, presented an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of several affiliated dealers and vendor partners.

“Seeing close to 1,700 participants from across Canada, including RONA affiliated dealers, corporate store managers and vendor partners, as well as members of our professional services and support teams, coming together in Québec City around a shared vision, is a powerful reminder of what makes RONA so strong. What unites us is our commitment to supporting Canadians in all of their projects, day after day. This year, what our network members took away from Momentum were clear priorities, potential growth opportunities and, above all, the conviction that we have everything we need to become the best home improvement retailer in Canada. I am incredibly proud of the work we are doing and more confident than ever in the future we are building, together,” said Alain Ménard, President and Chief Executive Officer, RONA inc.

Celebrating those who drive the network forward

Two galas were also held at RONA Momentum on October 15 to recognize affiliated dealers, vendors and teams who contribute to the network’s success.

Among these recognitions, five affiliated dealers were honoured at the RONA Momentum Gala:

  • Don Voth of RONA Portage la Prairie received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the success of the RONA banner throughout his career.
  • Marie Mallette and Olivier Mallette, co-owners of RONA Quincaillerie Maisonneuve, Quincaillerie Moussette and Quincaillerie Delorimier, won the Up-and-Comer Award for their leadership and commitment to promoting a new generation of entrepreneurs in the RONA network.
  • Richard Latreille of RONA Quincaillerie Maloney, Chad Tourand of RONA Pinecrest Lumber Ltd and Tim MacDonell of RONA MSJ Building Supplies were recognized for their ongoing involvement in their communities.

Five vendor partners were also recognized as Vendors of the Year at the same event, celebrating their outstanding partnership with RONA:

  • Canadian Industries Ltd (CIL) in the Projects category
  • Scotts Canada Ltd and Chervon Canada Inc., who were tied in the Home category
  • SOPREMA INC – Division Resisto in the Lumber and Building Materials category
  • MAAX BATH Inc in the Digital category

A vendor expo filled with discoveries

Featuring some 220 vendors and partners, the RONA Momentum expo provided participants with an opportunity to discover new products and brands for 2027. This event was a great way for the RONA affiliated dealers and corporate store teams to explore the 2027 product experience with an expanded private brand area, new brand launches and brand expansions through impactful merchandising as they get ready for Spring 2027

“The product expo highlights the strength of the RONA ecosystem and the work that is being done by our merchandising teams in collaboration with our vendor partners. Together, we are creating an experience that meets the ever-changing needs of our customers, while improving our top national brand assortments and expanding our private brand offering. It’s thanks to this collaboration that we can keep growing the network and creating value for our customers,” said Doug Young, Chief Merchandising Officer at RONA inc.

 

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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 and services over 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+ and RONA banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. has been supporting Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 21,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit www.ronainc.ca.