October 19, 2026
RONA inc. brought together nearly 1,700 participants from across Canada for the second edition of RONA Momentum, held October 14 and 15, 2026, at the Québec City Convention Centre.
Held under the theme Building Our Path Forward, RONA Momentum 2026 connected affiliated dealers, corporate store managers, vendor partners and members of RONA’s professional services and support teams for conferences, networking, product discovery and recognition.
The event also featured a vendor expo with approximately 220 exhibitors showcasing products, brands and merchandising initiatives as RONA’s network prepares for 2027.
RONA operates and services more than 425 corporate and affiliated home improvement stores across Canada.
President and CEO Alain Ménard said Momentum provided network members with clear priorities and potential growth opportunities while reinforcing RONA’s goal of becoming Canada’s leading home improvement retailer.
The gathering provided an opportunity for participants from across the RONA network to discuss the company’s direction and prepare for future growth.
Two galas held October 15 celebrated affiliated dealers, vendors and teams contributing to the RONA network.
Don Voth of RONA Portage la Prairie received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the RONA banner.
Marie Mallette and Olivier Mallette, co-owners of RONA Quincaillerie Maisonneuve, Quincaillerie Moussette and Quincaillerie Delorimier, received the Up-and-Comer Award, recognizing their leadership and efforts to support a new generation of entrepreneurs within the network.
Richard Latreille of RONA Quincaillerie Maloney, Chad Tourand of RONA Pinecrest Lumber Ltd. and Tim MacDonnell of RONA MSJ Building Supplies were also recognized for their involvement in their communities.
Five vendor partners received Vendor of the Year recognition during RONA Momentum:
The awards highlighted partnerships supporting RONA’s product assortment and broader retail network.
Approximately 220 vendors and partners participated in the RONA Momentum expo, giving affiliated dealers and corporate store teams an opportunity to explore products and brands planned for 2027.
The expo included an expanded private-brand area, new brand launches, brand expansions and merchandising initiatives designed to prepare stores for Spring 2027.
RONA Chief Merchandising Officer Doug Young said collaboration between the company’s merchandising teams and vendor partners is helping RONA respond to changing customer needs, strengthen national brand assortments and expand its private-brand offering.
With dealers, store teams, vendors and support professionals gathered under one roof, RONA Momentum 2026 provided the Canadian home improvement network with an opportunity to recognize its partners while preparing its product strategy and retail operations for the year ahead.
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