More Lowe's stores to be converted to Rona+ format

The Canadian home improvement group Rona is converting 15 more Lowe's stores to the Rona+ format in the province of Ontario. The conversion will take place during ongoing operations, the company says. Lowe's, the second largest DIY retailer in the US and globally, acquired Rona in May 2016. By the end of 2022, there were 61 stores in Canada under the Lowe's banner. The group also included 173 Rona stores and 226 stores of affiliated independent retailers.