Allowing merchants to offer their trade customers tool insurance protection at the point of purchase, Loxa has recently gained additional funding to enable it to boost its offer to stockists.

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A new survey from MRA Reports shows that just under 80% of specialist roofing merchants are experiencing problems with product availability and long lead times.

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Jewson has launched a petition calling on government “to get Britain’s building and construction sector out of crisis and into positive economic growth.”

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Data Yard, the industry-owned data pool, has achieved another milestone with the announcement of its 11th shareholder, MKM Building Supplies.

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Global Stone has announced the launch of Global Landscaping, a new umbrella brand intended to unify its product portfolio.

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The National Buying Group has announced the appointment of Chris Hayward as its new Non‑Executive Chair, effective from 1st July 2026.

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Family shareholders of Lawsons Group have transferred 51% of the company into an independent ethical trust.

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Robert Price Builders’ Merchants has announced the acquisition of Lliw Building Supplies, further strengthening its presence across South Wales.

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The latest State of Trade Survey from the CIOB and the FMB warns that construction SMEs “face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth.”

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The NMBS Exhibition returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena on 15 and 16 April 2026. With exhibition rebates, discounts and promotions offered by NMBS suppliers during the week of the event, this is the moment for merchants to secure better terms, review ranges face to face and place orders with confidence.

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