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		<title>Lords update reveals Group revenue increase of 8.3%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lords-group-trading-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lords Group Trading plc has issued its trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lords-group-trading-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lords-group-trading-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lords-group-trading-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lords-group-trading-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lords-group-trading.jpg 1076w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Lords Group Trading plc has issued its trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/lords-update-reveals-group-revenue-increase/">Lords update reveals Group revenue increase of 8.3%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Unlocking efficiency and control with Marley’s My Account</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/unlocking-efficiency-and-control-with-marley-my-account/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=39620</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/marley-delivery-tracking-offload-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Marley is helping builders’ merchants to stay competitive and efficient with its online My Account platform." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/marley-delivery-tracking-offload-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/marley-delivery-tracking-offload-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/marley-delivery-tracking-offload-768x515.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/marley-delivery-tracking-offload-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/marley-delivery-tracking-offload-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/marley-delivery-tracking-offload.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>In today’s fast-paced environment, builders’ merchants need every advantage they can get to stay competitive and efficient. Leading roof systems manufacturer Marley understands these demands and is supporting merchants with its online My Account platform.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/unlocking-efficiency-and-control-with-marley-my-account/">Unlocking efficiency and control with Marley’s My Account</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>PushON research outlines “cost concerns and resistance to change” is stalling vital digital transformation in the builders’ merchant sector</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/pushon-research-resistance-to-change-stalling-ecommerce-and-digital-transformation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=32637</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="202" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pushon-survey-2802025-300x202.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="According to new research from PushON, builders’ merchants are facing major challenges in modernising their eCommerce capabilities." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pushon-survey-2802025-300x202.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pushon-survey-2802025-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pushon-survey-2802025-768x517.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pushon-survey-2802025.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>According to new research from PushON, builders’ merchants are facing major challenges in modernising their eCommerce capabilities.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/pushon-research-resistance-to-change-stalling-ecommerce-and-digital-transformation/">PushON research outlines “cost concerns and resistance to change” is stalling vital digital transformation in the builders’ merchant sector</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>BetterCommerce explains how merchants can expand their digital horizons</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bettercommerce-explains-how-merchants-can-expand-their-digital-horizons/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="215" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bettercommerce-graphic-010225-300x215.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="BetterCommerce CEO Vikram Saxena explains how merchants can adapt to the changing digital landscape, whether you’re scaling your business or simply keeping pace with industry trends and the evolving demands of B2B buyers." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bettercommerce-graphic-010225-300x215.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bettercommerce-graphic-010225-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bettercommerce-graphic-010225-768x550.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bettercommerce-graphic-010225-1536x1101.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bettercommerce-graphic-010225-2048x1467.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>BetterCommerce CEO Vikram Saxena explains how merchants can adapt to the changing digital landscape, whether you’re scaling your business or simply keeping pace with industry trends and the evolving demands of B2B buyers.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bettercommerce-explains-how-merchants-can-expand-their-digital-horizons/">BetterCommerce explains how merchants can expand their digital horizons</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Plumbworld passes £100m sales milestone as it marks 25 years in business</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/plumbworld-passes-100m-sales-milestone-as-it-marks-25-years-in-business/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/plumbworld-071024-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Plumbworld, billed as “the kitchen and bathroom industry’s first online pure-play business,” has celebrated its 25th anniversary by reaching the £100million sales landmark." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/plumbworld-071024-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/plumbworld-071024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/plumbworld-071024-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/plumbworld-071024-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/plumbworld-071024-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/plumbworld-071024-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Plumbworld, billed as “the kitchen and bathroom industry’s first online pure-play business,” has celebrated its 25th anniversary by reaching the £100million sales landmark.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/plumbworld-passes-100m-sales-milestone-as-it-marks-25-years-in-business/">Plumbworld passes £100m sales milestone as it marks 25 years in business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Highbourne Group strengthens leadership team with new appointments</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/highbourne-group-strengthens-leadership-team-with-new-appointments/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=31911</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/city-plumbing-mark-allsop-rachel-baldwin-300924-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Highbourne Group has made two senior leadership appointments with Rachel Baldwin joining as Chief People Officer and Mark Allsop as Chief Digital Officer." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/city-plumbing-mark-allsop-rachel-baldwin-300924-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/city-plumbing-mark-allsop-rachel-baldwin-300924-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/city-plumbing-mark-allsop-rachel-baldwin-300924-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/city-plumbing-mark-allsop-rachel-baldwin-300924.jpg 1010w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Highbourne Group has made two senior leadership appointments with Rachel Baldwin joining as Chief People Officer and Mark Allsop as Chief Digital Officer.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/highbourne-group-strengthens-leadership-team-with-new-appointments/">Highbourne Group strengthens leadership team with new appointments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>TradeKart partners with PaintWell for on-demand deliveries</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/tradekart-partners-with-paintwell-for-on-demand-deliveries/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=30638</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tradekart-paintwell-200224-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="PaintWell has teamed up with TradeKart in a new collaboration set to offer on-demand availability of painting and decorating materials across the North West." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tradekart-paintwell-200224-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tradekart-paintwell-200224-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tradekart-paintwell-200224-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tradekart-paintwell-200224.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>PaintWell has teamed up with TradeKart in a new collaboration set to offer on-demand availability of painting and decorating materials across the North West.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/tradekart-partners-with-paintwell-for-on-demand-deliveries/">TradeKart partners with PaintWell for on-demand deliveries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>NMBS appoints new Digital Director</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nmbs-rex-nye-080224-300x200.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rex Nye has joined the National Merchant Buying Society as Digital Director in a newly created position said to signal a new, digital-focused direction for the organisation." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nmbs-rex-nye-080224-300x200.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nmbs-rex-nye-080224-1024x682.png 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nmbs-rex-nye-080224-768x512.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nmbs-rex-nye-080224-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nmbs-rex-nye-080224.png 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Rex Nye has joined the National Merchant Buying Society as Digital Director in a newly created position said to signal a new, digital-focused direction for the organisation.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/nmbs-appoints-new-digital-director/">NMBS appoints new Digital Director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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