Throwback Thursday is a regular weekly feature in which we dip into the archives of the Hardlines Weekly Report.
In our July 28, 2014, Hardlines Weekly Report we reported on a change to RONA’s annual fall show. “The upcoming RONA show will have a different emphasis than in years past. Traditionally, the event has been a showcase for new products, strategies, and merchandising programs from RONA that focus on store managers and big box retailers. This year, it’s all about the independent,” said Philippe Element, senior director, wholesale sales.
“It’s focused on proximity stores, whether they are independents or corporate, and affiliated stores only. It’s going to be a buying show for these dealers only.” RONA continues to emphasize independents (which it calls “affiliates”) at its fall show today, now called Connexia.
