RONA Launches Updated Rona.ca and New Mobile App

BY: 

Dave Forde
August 28, 2012

Retailer Rona unveil its brand new Web site and mobile application, allowing customers to discover the world of RONA brand through a completely transformed shopping experience.  As part of the new site, Rona now offers site visitors with a more user-friendly interface while informing and guiding them in their renovation or decoration projects based on their personal interests. It also allows shoppers to evaluate and comment on some 30,000 products online, and even share their experiences with other users. They can now get information about the latest trends and products in renovation and decoration as well as current promotions in their area.

“Given that seven Canadians in ten use the Internet to do their pre-shopping or online shopping, we can easily understand why rona.ca is the cornerstone of our new digital platform strategy,” said Karim Salabi, Executive Vice President, Marketing, at RONA. Mr. Salabi also added that the website allows the customer to choose his/her favourite store within our network, offering a greater flexibility.

They also launched an Apple iPhone which will allow users the following:

  • All products available on rona.ca, as well as inventory available at the customer’s chosen store
  • RONA flyers
  • Promotions and coupons
  • Information about specific stores (address, business hours, etc.)
  • Bar code reader for easier price comparison

“The new mobile application uses advanced technology that enables RONA to continue innovating with the aim of offering customers an efficient, engaging, modern and distinctive shopping experience,” said Louise Levesque, RONA’s Senior Director, e-Business.

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Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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