With our unique positioning in the industry, we are able to offer distinctive opportunities.
29th March 2024

Good to know: RONA & RÉNO-DÉPÔT

RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT are the partners of choice for companies who want to grow their sales of high-quality products or services. Their suppliers are respected business partners, who benefit from their unique strengths.

  • OVER 500 STORES of varying sizes and vocations, operating from coast to coast; totaling 15 million square feet.

  • AN EFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE of 9 distribution centres.

  • MAJOR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS that are targeted, original, and recognized for their excellence.

 Rona/Réno-Dépôt was purchased by Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in May 2016. Under the Lowe’s Canada umbrella there are the following banners: Rona, Réno-Dépôt, Marcil, Ace and Dick’s Lumber.

THE RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT ADVANTAGE

A leader in Canada’s home improvement industry

RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT is a major Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, building materials and home renovation products. The Corporation operates a network of over 500 corporate and affiliate stores of various sizes. With our distribution centres, we serve our own network as well as many independent dealers.

Recognized for marketing excellence

RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT’s growth is driven by a skilled marketing program.

  • An effective and innovative promotional program broadcast on several points of contact (flyer, radio, digital and in-store signage).
  • A nation-wide flyer distributed to some eight million Canadian homes.
  • Marketing tools to reach targeted customers through our different programs RONAdvantages, Air Miles, installation services.
  • A very active website; three million unique visitors per month for online pre-shopping.
  • Innovative merchandising concepts. Attractive, trendy stores, compelling point-of-sale advertising, and marketing that gives brands their own distinctive personalities while ensuring they remain very affordable for consumers.

Reflecting RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT’s mission and values

  • RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT’s mission: To offer the best service and the right product at the right price to North American consumers. We do this through a variety of store formats and efficient management and distribution support in hardware, home improvement and gardening products industry.
  • RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT’s values: Unconditional commitment to serve our clients, unity with and respect for all our partners, the search for the common good, and a solid sense of responsibility.

RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT’s relations with our suppliers are based on: Efficiency, collaboration and trust.

A proven business model

Store network
Comprised of proximity, specialized and big-box stores, RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT are based on two ownership models – corporate and affiliate – under various banners.  Every year, RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT opens new stores and attract independent dealers to our network. In this way, RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT are able to meet all consumers’ needs.

Integrated distribution network
RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT Canada-wide infrastructure of their distribution centers allows for rapid delivery of merchandise from our suppliers to each sales outlet in their store network, at the lowest possible cost.

THE RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT BUSINESS STANDARDS

RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT – responsible companies

Service, unity, respect, the search for the common good and a sense of responsibility are more than just words: they represent a collective and individual commitment.

RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT’s values, rules of ethics and professional conduct send a clear message to their clients, investors, suppliers and all our various business partners that they are doing the right thing when they place their trust in RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT.

Any perspective supplier must comply with out “Code of Ethics” and “Responsible Purchasing” rules which can be found on their vendor website. They also encourage their suppliers to adopt these rules of conduct.

THE RONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT LANGUAGE STANDARDS

Language standards
Every company that sells or distributes its products in Quebec must comply with the Charter of the French Language. For more information on your obligations as a company, please consult the website of theRONA/RÉNO-DÉPÔT Office québécois de la langue française.

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