RONA brings together its collaborators to launch 2025

  • More than 300 people representing nearly 180 vendors and some 330 RONA leaders gather for the Vendor Forum and Store Manager Meeting
  • Stanley Black & Decker, Monoserra, Doman, TNA, S Boudrias Horticole, Old Castle and Henkel named Vendors of the Year

 

Boucherville, Québec, January 22, 2025 – RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, brought together this week more than 300 people representing nearly 180 vendors, as well as 330 RONA leaders for the Vendor Forum and Store Manager Meeting. As the entire home improvement industry prepares for its biggest season, spring, these events are a unique opportunity for participants to learn about RONA’s priorities and strategies for the coming year and to engage with members of RONA’s Executive Leadership and Merchandising teams.

Seven Companies Rewarded at the Vendor Forum

This year, seven vendors were awarded Vendor of the Year in their respective categories. RONA recognizes their commitment to helping deliver the very best to its customers, whether through the value and quality of their products, collaboration, and their ability to adapt.

“Our vendors played an important role in RONA’s success in 2024. Through the support and collaboration of our key partners, RONA continues to offer better value and improved assortments for our PRO and DIY customers,” says Doug Young, Chief Merchandising Officer, RONA inc. “It’s important for us to recognize the remarkable work of vendors over the past year through our Vendor of the Year awards. Our award winners are valuable partners helping us to continuously improve and meet customers’ needs.”

Here are the winning vendors by category:

  • Lumber and building materials: Doman
  • Projects: Monoserra
  • Home: Stanley Black & Decker
  • Value: S Boudrias Horticulture
  • Assortment: Old Castle
  • Innovation: TNA Doors
  • Pro: Henkel

Product Training: The Key to Good Customer Service

Tomorrow, some 70 vendors will also take part in the RONA Product Experience at the Store Manager Meeting. Leaders of RONA+ and RONA stores eagerly await this important exhibition, where they’ll have the chance to meet vendors, discover new products, try them out, and learn more about their features.

“Continuous training of our in-store teams is very important to us, since it helps us provide our customers with even better service. Knowing our products and what makes them different is key to providing sound advice to our customers and becoming the benchmark for customer experience in the construction and home improvement industry. I’d like to extend my warmest thanks to the vendors who are exhibiting at this year’s Store Manager Meeting. Their presence is a great added value for our leaders in the field who are thrilled to explore the exciting new product innovations and strengthen the partnerships with our vendor community,” says J.P. Towner, President and Chief Executive 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, Quebec. The RONA inc. network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+, RONA, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. has supported 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 encouraged to contribute. RONA inc. has been ranked among Top Employers in the Greater Montréal area since 2021. 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.