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Editor’s Viewpoint: Data demands

|Date: 14 Oct 2026

Editor’s Viewpoint: Data demands

In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s October 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies discussed the increasingly vital ...

In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s October 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies discussed the increasingly vital topic of data management in the merchant sector... ...

14 Oct 2026
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Ready-to-collect concrete systems “a recognised solution for builders’ merchants”

|Date: 20 Mar 2026

Ready-to-collect concrete systems “a recognised solution for builders’ merchants”

In just three years since its launch, fibo Collect UK’s concept of ready-to-collect concrete, mortar and ...

In just three years since its launch, fibo Collect UK’s concept of ready-to-collect concrete, mortar and screed systems are now operating at merchants all across England, Scotland, and Wales, with fur ...

20 Mar 2026
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NMBS “locks in data security” with international standard

|Date: 01 Dec 2025

NMBS “locks in data security” with international standard

NMBS reports it has achieved another significant milestone in its commitment to cyber security and data p ...

NMBS reports it has achieved another significant milestone in its commitment to cyber security and data protection by securing ISO 27001: 2022 certification, the international standard for managing in ...

01 Dec 2025
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DART Tool Group discusses smarter product placement

|Date: 03 Nov 2025

DART Tool Group discusses smarter product placement

DART Tool Group declares it has identified a common challenge in the builders’ merchant sector, stating t ...

DART Tool Group declares it has identified a common challenge in the builders’ merchant sector, stating that “customer loyalty isn’t the issue — basket size is.” Business Development Director Keith Jo ...

03 Nov 2025
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DART Tool Group outlines the importance of data and analytics in driving merchant sales

|Date: 02 Sep 2025

DART Tool Group outlines the importance of data and analytics in driving merchant sales

Matthew Wilkin, Sales & Marketing Director at DART Tool Group, explains how builders’ merchants are gaini ...

Matthew Wilkin, Sales & Marketing Director at DART Tool Group, explains how builders’ merchants are gaining ground by making smarter decisions. ...

02 Sep 2025
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Global Epicor study reveals “AI adoption is driving smarter, more resilient supply chains”

|Date: 28 Aug 2025

Global Epicor study reveals “AI adoption is driving smarter, more resilient supply chains”

Epicor’s survey of supply chain decision-makers shows organisations are “scaling AI workflows, hiring for ...

Epicor’s survey of supply chain decision-makers shows organisations are “scaling AI workflows, hiring for AI-specific roles and prioritising data-centric investments to better navigate disruption.” ...

28 Aug 2025
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Epicor confirms support for Industry Data Pool

|Date: 20 Aug 2025

Epicor confirms support for Industry Data Pool

Epicor has become one of the first external shareholders in Building Materials Digital Services, the indu ...

Epicor has become one of the first external shareholders in Building Materials Digital Services, the industry‑owned venture developing the Data Yard — a centralised Industry Data Pool. ...

20 Aug 2025
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UK Construction PMI for April 2025 highlights ongoing industry uncertainty

|Date: 08 May 2025

UK Construction PMI for April 2025 highlights ongoing industry uncertainty

The latest UK Construction PMI report from S&P Global, covering April 2025, suggests “construction output ...

The latest UK Construction PMI report from S&P Global, covering April 2025, suggests “construction output continues to slide.” ...

08 May 2025
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NBG launches Hub V.3, “transforming data access for partners”

|Date: 24 Mar 2025

NBG launches Hub V.3, “transforming data access for partners”

NBG reports that it has become the first buying group to update its online Hub to Version 3, making busin ...

NBG reports that it has become the first buying group to update its online Hub to Version 3, making business-critical data more accessible for its Partners. ...

24 Mar 2025
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