The Pulse #15 (PBM September ’20)
The latest monthly survey shows the industry returning to a pre-Covid world, with many branches now fully open and most of the rest are planning to follow.
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Grafton Group PLC issues Half Year Report
With the release of its Half Year Report for the six months ended 30 June 2020, Grafton Group plc says it is “emerging from lockdown in a strong position”.
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AFP discusses surging decking demand
Lee Heitzman, Trex Regional Sales Manager at Arbor Forest Products, looks at the changing demand in the decking market and how merchant businesses can capitalise.
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BMF to lead on Movement of Goods & Materials in CLC Brexit Working Group
The BMF is to lead one of four workstreams within a dedicated Brexit Working Group set up by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
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Major merchant chains offer cause for optimism
Separate customer surveys conducted by both Jewson and Travis Perkins have each described high levels of underlying positivity from trade professionals as the sector rees...
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New report from CTI talks timber and the Roadmap to Recovery
A new report from the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) explores the reasons ‘Why timber is leading constructions Net Zero recovery.’
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ONS construction data for Q2 2020
According to ONS data, quarterly construction output fell by a record 35.0% in Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2020 compared with Quarter 1.
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UK homeowners spend average of £4k on lockdown renovation work
With an uncertain economic picture, merchants may be encouraged by the appetite of homeowners to invest in their properties, new research reveals.
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BMF supports calls for vocational training
Government moves to improve the prestige and importance of apprentices with a greater focus on further education and vocational training are welcome and long-overdue, acc...
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NMBS adds to Professional Points scheme
A new range of Apple products including the popular iPad Pro and MacBook Air are now available to merchants through the National Merchant Buying Society’s (NMBS) Professi...
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