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more competitive. Our objective, in terms of price, is
to launch an aggressive offensive. »
The hardware retailer also intends to strengthen
its presence, particularly in Ontario, a province in
which it wants to expand. In the past year, BMR has
opened five new stores, three in Quebec, one in
Ontario and one in Nova Scotia. And the year 2025
could well be “glorious” according to Mr. Lefebvre.
“Currently, we are in negotiations with 36 additional
stores. It’s unheard of,” he says, adding that many of
them are in Ontario.
Why so much energy in the neighbouring province?
Our market share in Quebec is strong. Ontario is
our closest market; it’s Canada’s largest economy.
In the construction sector, it is the fastest growing
market, and it is our neighbour.
rona news
The RONA Foundation Will Support Seven Canadian
NGOs as Part of its 2025 Build From the Heart
Capaign
A fundraising campaign will be held in RONA+
and RONA corporate stores from April 21 to May 31,
2025
The RONA Foundation, which oversees the
philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s
leading home improvement retailers, operating and
servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer
stores, will launch the 2025 edition of its Build
from the Heart campaign next week. The goal of
this campaign is to help seven Canadian non-profit
organizations with a project that aims to revitalize
a living environment or facilitate access to housing
for victims of domestic violence and their children,
low-income families and people with disabilities or
mental health issues.
“We believe that everyone deserves a place to
live, and supporting organizations that revitalize
neighbourhoods and facilitate access to housing is
our way to help achieve that goal,” said Catherine the chance to win one of three RONA gifts 17 to May 28, Amana, Bosch, Electrolux,
Laporte, President of the RONA Foundation’s Board cards: one for $25,000 and two for $1,000. Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, GE – MABE,
of Directors and Senior Vice-President, Marketing Contest rules are available on RONA inc.’s KitchenAid, LG, LG Studio, Maytag, Midea,
and Customer Experience at RONA inc. website. Samsung and Whirlpool will give $5 to
From April 21 to May 31, 2025, customers will the RONA Foundation for each major
be invited to donate to the fundraiser in RONA+ and RONA is grateful for the support of its appliance sold in store and online.
RONA corporate stores, as well as online at rona.ca. A vendors “I would like to take this opportunity
new feature this year is the “Win Your Renovations” For the very first time, the RONA to express my sincere gratitude to each of
contest. Throughout the campaign, store customers Foundation is partnering with several our vendor partners for their generosity
who donate $15 or more to the Foundation will get vendors of major appliances. From April and support. Together, we are making a
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