Media Advisory: RONA Presents Sustainable Development Policies and Showcases New Products at the 2009 Spring Show

BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC - (Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2008) - RONA inc. (TSX:RON), the largest Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, renovation and gardening products, is inviting media representatives to attend its 2009 Spring Tradeshow, whose theme "Building Canada's Future", reflects RONA's commitment to becoming the industry's sustainable development leader.


WHAT:  2009 RONA Spring Show Media & Investors Event
         - Presentation by Senior Executives as well as Trends Expert
         - Introduction of new Forest Products Procurement Policy and
           Sale of Pesticides Policy
         - Guided Tour of the 2009 Spring Show
         - One-on-one interviews

WHEN:  Friday, November 21, 2008
       9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
       Room 104B

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WHAT:  RONA Spring Show "Consumers Day"
         - Conference by Dr. David Suzuki, renowned environmentalist
         - DIY Challenge with Jim Caruk, Master Contractor and Host
           of HGTV's Real Renos

WHEN:  Sunday, November 23, 2008
         - Jim Caruk DIY Challenge at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
         - Dr. David Suzuki Conference at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Registration Desk on 
       Main floor
       Advance registration is required

MEDIA REGISTRATION REQUIRED

kathleen@torchiacom.com

Tags: ,Retail,Furniture and Furnishings,CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Media Advisory: RONA Presents Sustainable Development Policies and Showcases New Products at the 2009 Spring Show