By Pepper Parr
December 6th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Whenever there is competition in any sector of the economy the consumers is the winner.
When Staples took over Office Depot it didn’t take long for Staples to forget about the needs and interests of the customers.
RONA will celebrate the Grand Opening of the newly converted locations in Burlington and Milton with “board cutting” ceremonies to mark the reopening of the new RONA+ stores. These events will present a unique photo opportunity with the store teams and members of RONA inc.’s leadership team, as well as participating elected officials.
U can see the photo op already – Mayor Meed Ward with hard hat and goggles running a Skill saw through a 2×4
The conversion of the former Lowe’s store to the brand-new RONA+ banner is part of a wider plan aimed at redefining how Canadians shop for home improvement and represents a significant local investment. Through this process, the company is looking to build on the strong legacy of the RONA brand and build momentum for this Canadian-operated household name.
There will be a new sign on the location by the time you get there.
While RONA took over Lowe’s – there are other strong competitors in this sector,
From Thursday, December 7 to Monday, December 11, the RONA stores will offer the local community an array of special activities to celebrate the Grand Opening of the stores, including a big community event complete with kids’ workshops, food and entertainment on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
RONA+ Burlington
What: Board cutting ceremony of the new Burlington RONA+ store
When: Thursday, December 7
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Who: Paul Faulds, Store Manager, RONA+ Burlington
Marc Macdonald, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, RONA inc.
Ashutosh Rai, Community Engagement Manager, on behalf of MP Pam Damoff
Where: 3270 Harrison Crescent, Burlington
Grand Opening activities
- Thursday, December 7, Friday, December 8 and Monday, December 11
- Pro event in stores from 6 to 9 a.m.
- Pro breakfast
- Vendors in store to meet Pros
- Free gifts for Pros (limited quantities)
- Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10
o Family event in stores from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Free food
- Kids’ workshop
- Raffle
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- Free bucket (first 200 customers)
- $25 gift card with the purchase of $100 or more.
