RONA to acquire Quebec affiliate

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. ― RONA announced it will acquire the RONA Lespérance stores in Sainte‑Therese and Blainville, Que. The transaction is expected to close in the fall. “After being affiliated with RONA for over 35 years, it feels like the banner is part of the family. I firmly believe that RONA is the ideal partner to ensure the long‑term success and growth of my stores and their respective teams,” said André Lespérance, the stores’ current owner, in a release. “Although this decision wasn’t an easy one to make, I am convinced that it is the right time to undertake this transition—which can only be beneficial for both our employees and our customers.” Lespérance’s family business has been serving Montreal’s North Shore since the early 1950s.