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RONA has acquired five Atlantic Canadian stores and a regional delivery centre from RONA Atlantic Ltd., bringing the operation back under direct corporate ownership.

Canadian home furnishings retailers are adapting to slower demand by investing in service, accessibility, omnichannel retail and operational resilience. Retail Insider's latest Home Furnishings Report examines how evolving consumer behaviour is reshaping competition across furniture, décor, mattresses, lighting and related categories.

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 are prioritizing outdoor living early in 2026, signalling confidence in discretionary spending despite economic uncertainty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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