RONA Woodlawn celebrates its Grand Opening
Doidge Building Centres Ltd highlights significant changes to its Woodlawn store
Boucherville, Québec, June 17, 2025 - RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, congratulates Andrew Doidge, President and CEO of Doidge Building Centres Ltd, and the RONA Woodlawn team on the Grand Opening of this new RONA store in Ontario. To mark the occasion, leaders from RONA’s dealer support team, partners and the RONA Woodlawn team gathered for a traditional board-cutting ceremony.
The store underwent a complete makeover since it was acquired by Doidge Building Centres Ltd in the summer of 2024. The shopping experience has been thoroughly enhanced, with improved services and product offerings to meet the needs of the local community. For instance, brands that are popular with both DIYers and Pros are now more prominently featured, such as Onward and Richelieu hardware products, EGO outdoor power equipment like lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and snowblowers, Johns Manville insulation products, Sico paint and Rustoleum spray paint, Milwaukee tools, and much more. RONA’s private brands, such as VALU+, have also been added to the store’s selection. The store, which now offers free estimates and same-day delivery, also boasts a brand-new showroom to display special-order products.
“Listening to what our customers need is key to our success. We want them to be able to get the products they are looking for and enjoy the highest standard of customer service,” said Andrew Doidge, President and CEO of Doidge Building Centres Ltd, who owns 11 other RONA stores in the province. “By creating this showroom concept, improving our merchandising strategy and enhancing our offering by product category, we hope to inspire the local community and offer the best selection of building and hardware products in the region to get every project done, with no time wasted, thanks to same-day delivery,” he added.
“The retail market is constantly changing, but Andrew and his team have managed to adapt and stand out, much to the delight of their customers,” said Alain Ménard, Senior Vice-President, RONA Affiliated Dealers, RONA inc. “We are thrilled to collaborate once again with Doidge Building Centres. Thanks to his portfolio of 12 stores, Andrew continues to inspire us with his business vision, and it has been a pleasure to share our expertise and support his growth projects since he joined the RONA dealer network in 2006. We truly believe that joining forces is the key to long-term success.”
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 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 building projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 21,000 employees, to whom it strives to offer 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.