Image: Rona / Rona announced Thursday (Sept. 14) that it will convert the Abbotsford and Vancouver Lowe's stores to the brand-new Rona+ banner over the course of the coming weeks. This project is part of a nationwide plan set into motion last June that will see Lowe’s stores in Canada progressively make the switch to Rona, a long-standing brand that has served communities across the country since its founding in Québec in 1939. The Abbotsford Rona will be located at 1225 Sumas Way near Costco. 

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Abbotsford Lowe's converting to Rona+

Abbotsford Lowe’s at 1225 Sumas Way to become Rona+ store; Rona promises lower prices

Sep 14, 2023 | 11:44 AM

ABBOTSFORD — Rona, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is continuing its transition plan to make Rona a mainstay in the Canadian home improvement sector.

Rona announced Thursday (Sept. 14) that it will convert the Abbotsford and Vancouver Lowe’s stores to the brand-new Rona+ banner over the course of the coming weeks. This project is part of a nationwide plan set into motion last June that will see Lowe’s stores in Canada progressively make the switch to Rona, a long-standing brand that has served communities across the country since its founding in Québec in 1939.

The Abbotsford Lowe’s location is located at 1225 Sumas Way south of Highway 1 near Costco.

Rona says the new Rona+ stores will offer customers an enhanced shopping experience thanks to an assortment of products in the brands Canadians are familiar with, as well as lower prices on thousands of products.

“This is an important step for the future of Rona,” explained Andrew Iacobucci, CEO of Rona Inc. “The conversions of Lowe’s stores represent a significant investment and a renewed commitment to the Rona brand. Rona has been a household name for home improvement in Canada for close to 85 years now. It stands for great service, exciting product and brand assortments, good value, and a strong sense of community. We want to build on that and create momentum for this beloved Canadian-operated brand.”

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Rona’s priority during this transition is to provide the best possible experience for their home improvement DIY and contractor customers. The store will remain open during the conversion, guarantees offered by Lowe’s will be honoured, gift cards will still be accepted at Rona+ stores and other Lowe’s stores in Canada, and private brands will remain in the stores’ offering. Rona will also continue to maintain its commitment to Canadian vendors and its affiliated dealer network, who are a key component of the company’s vision.