RONA+ Saint-Hubert named Best Large Surface Retailer by Hardlines
The store won top honours in the “Store Over 65,000 Square Feet” category at the 2026 Outstanding Retailer Awards
Boucherville, Québec, October 21, 2026 – RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, operating and servicing over 425 corporate and affiliated stores, is proud to announce that RONA+ Saint-Hubert won the award for Best Large Surface Retailer (over 65,000 sq. ft.) award last night at Hardlines’ 2026 Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORA) gala, held at the Fairmont Le Château Laurier in Ottawa. An independent national awards program for hardware stores, home improvement centres, and building materials dealers, the ORAs are based on factors such as customer service, merchandising, marketing, staff management, community engagement and sales growth, among others.
“First and foremost, this award is for our team. It is a testament to the hundreds of small actions taken each and every day by people who have chosen to join forces and reach for the top. Here, everyone shares the same commitment: listening to our customers, advising them, and anticipating their needs so that anyone who walks into our store feels fully supported. RONA+ Saint-Hubert is more than just a store; it’s a place where connections are built in the community,” said Florian Munier, Store Manager at RONA+ Saint-Hubert, who was in Ottawa to accept the award.
Opened in 1996 under the Réno-Dépôt banner, the Cousineau Blvd. store gained new momentum in 2024 after converting to the RONA+ banner. Over the past few years, it has expanded its sales floor by renovating its shade house, adding specialized departments and increasing its selection of appliances. Thanks to a retail space covering 103,000 square feet, which includes an indoor lumberyard and a 19,500-square-foot garden centre, the store has become a destination of choice for residential, professional and commercial customers on Montréal’s South Shore. Supported by a dedicated team of nearly 70 individuals, RONA+ Saint-Hubert also won the RONA network’s top prize in 2025: the President’s Cup, which is awarded to the best big-box store in Canada.
The team is also involved in the community and, every year, takes part in the RONA Foundation’s two major fundraising campaigns, Home Sweet Home and Build from the Heart. For the Home Sweet Home campaign, it has been supporting Fondation Carrefour pour Elle for several years. This organization funds the Maison Carrefour pour Elle, one of Québec’s first shelters for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
“This recognition is proof that when we put the customer first in our decisions and create value for the communities we serve, we can truly stand out. The success of RONA+ Saint-Hubert reflects its team’s incredible work, as well as the quality of its execution and commitment to its clientele. Although it shines the spotlight on an outstanding store, this award also recognizes the strength of our network and our collective desire to offer a one-of-a-kind experience to customers across the country,” added Sylvain Proulx, Senior Vice-President, Store Operations at RONA.
“This is a year when we especially celebrate Canadian home improvement retailers, which are the best in the world. With the Outstanding Retailer Awards we celebrate all the formats that serve Canadian customers so well, from coast to coast,” said David Chestnut, president and publisher of Hardlines Inc.
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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.
About the Outstanding Retailer Awards
Launched in 1992, the Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Awards are the retail home improvement industry’s only national awards program dedicated to celebrating the achievements of hardware and building supply dealers across all banners in Canada. In its 34-year history, the program has honoured more than 188 retailers.
About Hardlines
Hardlines Inc. is Canada’s leading authority on the retail home improvement industry. Hardlines’ products and services include a range of online newsletters and two print trade magazines, plus dedicated research and events, all committed to helping the industry it serves with news, insights and thought leadership.
For more information, contact Steve Payne, Editor-in-Chief at Hardlines Inc. 416-219-9949, [email protected].