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June 3, 2013
Canadian DIY-ers prefer Home Depot over Canadian Tire

A new study from Kantar Retail and TNS revealed that shoppers prefer The Home Depot over Canadian Tire, Rona and other DIY retailers when shopping for home improvement items and do-it-yourself projects.

March 19, 2013
Rona appoints former Metro exec as new president and CEO

Canadian home-improvement chain Rona Inc. announced Tuesday it has named Robert Sawyer as president and CEO, effective next month.

September 17, 2012
Lowe's withdraws bid to buy Rona; remains committed to Canadian growth

Lowe’s Cos. Inc. said it has withdrawn its bid to purchase Canadian home-improvement retailer Rona Inc.

August 22, 2012
Report: Rona dealers critical of Lowe’s offer

A group of Rona Inc.'s dealers on Wednesday released an open letter on Wednesday that criticized the proposed takeover of the Canadian home-improvement retailer and distributor by Lowe’s Cos., Reuters reported.

July 31, 2012
Canadian home-improvement chain rebuffs Lowe’s offer to acquire

Lowe’s Cos. confirmed a July 8 proposal to acquire Canadian home-improvement and hardware retailer Rona, but said the Quebec-based chain rejected the $1.9 billion offer.

January 27, 2012
Rona announces executive hires

Rona, the largest chain of home improvement retailers and distributors in Canada, has appointed Dave Carr to the position of VP retail, Western Canada, and François Hardy to the position of VP dealer-owner network development.

January 27, 2010
Canada’s Rona details growth strategy

Rona, Canada's biggest home-improvement chain, plans to boost earnings per share by 10% to 15%...

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