Home Improvement

Q2 2026 Home Furnishings: Service, Value and Accessibility Reshape the Market

Craig Patterson -
Canadian home furnishings retailers are adapting to cautious demand through service-led stores, omnichannel conversion, regional expansion, financing flexibility, and greater operational resilience.

Canadian Retailers Bet Early on Outdoor Living in 2026

Lee Rivett -
Canadian retailers are prioritizing outdoor living early in 2026, signalling confidence in discretionary spending despite economic uncertainty.

Home Improvement Spending Shifts in Canada

Craig Patterson -
New Environics Analytics data links online mass merch shoppers to renovation growth, aging-in-place trends, and shifting population dynamics.

RONA to Complete Final RONA+ Store Conversions in 2026

Craig Patterson -
RONA inc. will convert its final 10 stores to the RONA+ banner in 2026, completing a national transformation following Lowe’s exit from Canada.

RONA releases its 2024 Sustainable Development Activities overview

Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2024, RONA said it also received many awards and recognitions to highlight its sustainable development initiatives and accomplishments

Avison Young helps Home Depot find 183rd location in Canada in Fort McMurray

Mario Toneguzzi -
The 80,000-square-foot Home Depot building is anticipated to open in Q2/Q3 2026 and will employ approximately 150 associates

RONA gives away ad space to support local trades businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
Through this initiative, RONA said it will be giving valuable ad space to nine businesses in Ontario until July 20.

RONA opens new Direct Delivery Centre in Hamilton

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Centre strengthens RONA’s ability to serve construction professionals in Hamilton, Halton, Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford, Hagersville, and the Niagara Peninsula

RONA+ expands its presence in Quebec

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company continues to reposition the RONA brand, which is now its sole retail brand in Canada.
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