Klipboard discusses “smarter, integrated solutions” for merchants
Klipboard outlines a number of key recent developments, including its “bold rebrand” and “a renewed commitment to innovation.”
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BMF urges industry professionals to “share the vision” of the IoBM
As the professional body representing individuals in the sector, the BMF asserts that the Institute of Builders Merchants (IoBM) has “a well-defined and focused vision.”
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Managing HGV operational costs for merchant businesses
Tim Houghton, Managing Director of FVTH, offers his insights into the primary components of operational costs for an HGV fleet and highlights how merchants can control th...
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Okarno celebrates “90 years of innovation and excellence”
Okarno reports that it is proud to announce its 90th anniversary, coinciding with its parent company Saint-Gobain Group marking 360 years of achievement.
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Mixed messages in latest P&H merchants sales data
The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report show total value sales for April 2025 through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were u...
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Latest BMBI builders’ merchant sales data show increase in value sales and volumes
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in June, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in April were up +3.0% compared to April 2024.
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GFTM launches to help builders’ merchants identify bad payers — for free
A powerful new Fintech platform, GFTM (Good For The Money), has launched to help UK builders’ merchants identify bad payers in real time — at no cost to those who share d...
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BMF Conference 2025: Reflecting on progress, preparing for change
Delegates to this year’s BMF Conference created a positive and energetic vibe in the Catalan capital of Barcelona as they united to discuss change and transformation in t...
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SEMA launches ‘Stay Racking Safe’ campaign
The Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association’s latest initiative is designed to support merchants by outlining the key dos and don’ts of warehouse racking systems, alo...
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NMBS announces appointment of new CEO
A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed at NMBS, with Kevin Williams set to join the leading buying society for independent merchants on 1 August 2025.
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