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		<title>Band of Builders adds TradeKart to trade charity partners roster</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/band-of-builders-adds-tradekart-to-roster-of-trade-charity-partners/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/band-of-builders-tradekart-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="TradeKart is partnering with Band of Builders, reinforcing the rapid delivery specialist’s commitment to supporting tradespeople both on and off the tools." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/band-of-builders-tradekart-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/band-of-builders-tradekart-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/band-of-builders-tradekart-768x515.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/band-of-builders-tradekart-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/band-of-builders-tradekart-2048x1373.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/band-of-builders-tradekart-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>TradeKart is partnering with construction industry charity Band of Builders, reinforcing the rapid delivery specialist’s commitment to supporting tradespeople both on and off the tools.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/band-of-builders-adds-tradekart-to-roster-of-trade-charity-partners/">Band of Builders adds TradeKart to trade charity partners roster</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Pos unveiled by Bobcat Safety Footwear to support merchant sales</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/new-point-of-sale-unveiled-by-bobcat-safety-footwear/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Footwear]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41625</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bobcat-safety-footwear-pos-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Bobcat Safety Footwear has introduced a new range of impactful point-of-sale display boards, developed to help merchants drive awareness and sales across its expanding safety footwear portfolio." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bobcat-safety-footwear-pos-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bobcat-safety-footwear-pos-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bobcat-safety-footwear-pos-768x509.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bobcat-safety-footwear-pos-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bobcat-safety-footwear-pos-2048x1359.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bobcat-safety-footwear-pos-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Bobcat Safety Footwear has introduced a new range of impactful point-of-sale display boards, developed to help merchants drive awareness and sales across its expanding safety footwear portfolio.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/new-point-of-sale-unveiled-by-bobcat-safety-footwear/">New Pos unveiled by Bobcat Safety Footwear to support merchant sales</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>STARK UK backs “game-changing” new Foundation to support regional builders</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/stark-uk-backs-game-changing-new-foundation-to-support-regional-builders/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41628</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stark-uk-regional-building-foundation-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="STARK UK has outlined its backing for the Regional Building Foundation, described as a “game-changing” initiative for SME builders." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stark-uk-regional-building-foundation-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stark-uk-regional-building-foundation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stark-uk-regional-building-foundation-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stark-uk-regional-building-foundation-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stark-uk-regional-building-foundation-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stark-uk-regional-building-foundation.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>STARK UK has outlined its backing for the Regional Building Foundation, described as a “game-changing” initiative for SME builders.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/stark-uk-backs-game-changing-new-foundation-to-support-regional-builders/">STARK UK backs “game-changing” new Foundation to support regional builders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Football fever kicks off with Werner free screwdriver set giveaway</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/werner-wera-promo-300x200.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Werner has kicked off a sizzling summer of sport with a World Cup Bundle Deal that allows merchants to help trade professionals score big." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/werner-wera-promo-300x200.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/werner-wera-promo-1024x681.png 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/werner-wera-promo-768x511.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/werner-wera-promo-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/werner-wera-promo.png 1154w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Werner has kicked off a sizzling summer of sport with a World Cup Bundle Deal that allows merchants to help trade professionals score big.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/werner-kicks-off-with-free-screwdriver-set-giveaway/">Football fever kicks off with Werner free screwdriver set giveaway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lords Group Trading signs up to Sustainable Energy First</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/lords-group-trading-signs-up-to-sustainable-energy-first-consortium/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41613</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lords-group-trading-sustainable-energy-consortium-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lords has signed a contract with the Sustainable Energy First consortium to “source renewable energy as part of its drive towards net zero and to ensure competitive energy costs.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lords-group-trading-sustainable-energy-consortium-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lords-group-trading-sustainable-energy-consortium-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lords-group-trading-sustainable-energy-consortium-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lords-group-trading-sustainable-energy-consortium-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lords-group-trading-sustainable-energy-consortium-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lords-group-trading-sustainable-energy-consortium.jpg 1606w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Lords has signed a contract with the Sustainable Energy First consortium to “source renewable energy as part of its drive towards net zero and to ensure competitive energy costs.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/lords-group-trading-signs-up-to-sustainable-energy-first-consortium/">Lords Group Trading signs up to Sustainable Energy First</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Recent surveys reveal ongoing appetite for home improvement</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/recent-surveys-reveal-ongoing-appetite-for-home-improvement/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41623</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fmb-ciob-state-of-trade-survey-july-dec-2025-2-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The latest State of Trade Survey from the CIOB and the FMB warns that SME builders “face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fmb-ciob-state-of-trade-survey-july-dec-2025-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fmb-ciob-state-of-trade-survey-july-dec-2025-2-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fmb-ciob-state-of-trade-survey-july-dec-2025-2-768x514.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fmb-ciob-state-of-trade-survey-july-dec-2025-2-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fmb-ciob-state-of-trade-survey-july-dec-2025-2.jpg 1103w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Despite the sustained market downturn, recent research from the Federation of Master Builders State of the Trade report highlights that the three most common projects its members are undertaking are renovations (70%), home improvements (70%) and major works (65%).</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/recent-surveys-reveal-ongoing-appetite-for-home-improvement/">Recent surveys reveal ongoing appetite for home improvement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>BMF “downgrades building materials sales forecast for 2026”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/builders-merchants-federation-downgrades-building-materials-sales-forecast-for-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41605</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Citing “geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions,” the Builders Merchants Federation has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Citing “geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions,” the Builders Merchants Federation has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/builders-merchants-federation-downgrades-building-materials-sales-forecast-for-2026/">BMF “downgrades building materials sales forecast for 2026”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Raising the floor on trade solutions</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/raising-the-floor-on-trade-solutions/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Flooring]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41596</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Palio by Karndean outlines its next generation luxury vinyl flooring and support services for merchants alongside discussing its recent “brand evolution”." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-768x514.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4.jpg 1576w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Palio by Karndean outlines its next generation luxury vinyl flooring and support services for merchants alongside discussing its recent “brand evolution”.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/raising-the-floor-on-trade-solutions/">Raising the floor on trade solutions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Editor’s Viewpoint: Take a break</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/editors-viewpoint-take-a-break-june-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41575</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PD-editors-viewpoint-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Writing in the Viewpoint column of PBM’s June 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies outlines his concerns that any growth in mental health awareness is still not being matched by meaningful support..." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PD-editors-viewpoint-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PD-editors-viewpoint-768x514.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PD-editors-viewpoint-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PD-editors-viewpoint.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Writing in the Viewpoint column of PBM’s June 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies outlines his concerns that any growth in mental health awareness is still not being matched by meaningful support...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/editors-viewpoint-take-a-break-june-2026/">Editor’s Viewpoint: Take a break</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Render solutions that work harder for your business</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/render-solutions-that-work-harder-for-your-business-k-rend/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/k-rend-001-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Stocking a render system that works across multiple substrates and building types makes commercial sense for any builders’ merchant." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/k-rend-001-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/k-rend-001-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/k-rend-001-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/k-rend-001-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/k-rend-001-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/k-rend-001-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Stocking a render system that works across multiple substrates and building types makes commercial sense for any builders’ merchant.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/render-solutions-that-work-harder-for-your-business-k-rend/">Render solutions that work harder for your business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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