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		<title>“Pressure on prices means stocking more vital than ever,” according to Growtivation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/growtivation-pos-display-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Dwindling workloads and the cost-of-living crisis mean that builders merchants’ customers are shopping around for almost every item, according to a new survey from Growtivation." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/growtivation-pos-display-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/growtivation-pos-display-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/growtivation-pos-display-768x515.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/growtivation-pos-display-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/growtivation-pos-display.jpg 1354w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Dwindling workloads and the cost-of-living crisis mean that builders merchants’ customers are shopping around for almost every item, according to a new survey from Growtivation.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/growtivation-survey-reveals-pressure-on-prices-means-stocking-more-vital-than-ever/">“Pressure on prices means stocking more vital than ever,” according to Growtivation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Long Rake Spar campaign raises awareness of skin cancer risks in the industry</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-shane-chelsea-flower-show-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but for those working across merchanting, landscaping and construction, the issue extends far beyond a single campaign window." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-shane-chelsea-flower-show-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-shane-chelsea-flower-show-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-shane-chelsea-flower-show-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-shane-chelsea-flower-show-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-shane-chelsea-flower-show.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but for those working across merchanting, landscaping and construction, the issue extends far beyond a single campaign window.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/long-rake-spar-campaigns-to-raise-awareness-of-skin-cancer-risks/">Long Rake Spar campaign raises awareness of skin cancer risks in the industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Monty Miracle “celebrates record growth with new listings, accolades and products”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/monty-miracle-110526b-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Monty Miracle reports it is “celebrating huge successes,” with new listings and a revenue increase of 500% year-on-year." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/monty-miracle-110526b-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/monty-miracle-110526b-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/monty-miracle-110526b-768x511.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/monty-miracle-110526b-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/monty-miracle-110526b.jpg 1510w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Monty Miracle reports it is “celebrating huge successes,” with new listings and a revenue increase of 500% year-on-year.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/monty-miracle-celebrates-record-growth-with-new-listings-accolades-and-products/">Monty Miracle “celebrates record growth with new listings, accolades and products”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Long Rake Spar strengthens team with further new appointments</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-tom-broadhurst-dan-mcmahon-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Long Rake Spar has made an additional two appointments, with Tom Broadhurst becoming a Director of the business and Dan McMahon promoted to Senior Area Sales Manager." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-tom-broadhurst-dan-mcmahon-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-tom-broadhurst-dan-mcmahon-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-tom-broadhurst-dan-mcmahon-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-tom-broadhurst-dan-mcmahon-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/long-rake-spar-tom-broadhurst-dan-mcmahon.jpg 1456w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Long Rake Spar has made an additional two appointments, with Tom Broadhurst becoming a Director of the business and Dan McMahon promoted to Senior Area Sales Manager.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/long-rake-spar-strengthens-team-with-further-new-appointments/">Long Rake Spar strengthens team with further new appointments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rock-Tite relaunch capitalises on external porcelain and stone trends</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/palace-chemicals-rock-tite-group-shot-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Palace Chemicals is now able to offer the new improved Rock-Tite three-part system for fixing on-trend 20mm external porcelain and stone tiles." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/palace-chemicals-rock-tite-group-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/palace-chemicals-rock-tite-group-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/palace-chemicals-rock-tite-group-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/palace-chemicals-rock-tite-group-shot-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/palace-chemicals-rock-tite-group-shot-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/palace-chemicals-rock-tite-group-shot-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Palace Chemicals is now able to offer the new improved Rock-Tite three-part system for fixing on-trend 20mm external porcelain and stone tiles.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/palace-chemicals-rock-tite-relaunch-capitalises-on-external-porcelain-and-stone-trends/">Rock-Tite relaunch capitalises on external porcelain and stone trends</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Long Rake Spar appoints Tammy Tidmarsh as Head of Marketing</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/long-rake-spar-appoints-tammy-tidmarsh-as-head-of-marketing/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="207" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/long-rake-spar-tammy-tidmarsh-300x207.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Tammy Tidmarsh as Head of Marketing." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/long-rake-spar-tammy-tidmarsh-300x207.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/long-rake-spar-tammy-tidmarsh-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/long-rake-spar-tammy-tidmarsh-768x531.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/long-rake-spar-tammy-tidmarsh.jpg 1401w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Tammy Tidmarsh as Head of Marketing.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/long-rake-spar-appoints-tammy-tidmarsh-as-head-of-marketing/">Long Rake Spar appoints Tammy Tidmarsh as Head of Marketing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Global Stone unveils new “Global Landscaping” identity</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/global-landscaping-house-of-brands-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Global Stone has announced the launch of Global Landscaping, a new umbrella brand intended to unify its product portfolio." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/global-landscaping-house-of-brands-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/global-landscaping-house-of-brands-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/global-landscaping-house-of-brands-768x509.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/global-landscaping-house-of-brands-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/global-landscaping-house-of-brands-2048x1357.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/global-landscaping-house-of-brands-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Global Stone has announced the launch of Global Landscaping, a new umbrella brand intended to unify its product portfolio.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/global-stone-unveils-new-global-landscaping-identity/">Global Stone unveils new “Global Landscaping” identity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Growtivation gears up for further growth with TDP landscape and geotextile division acquisition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/growtivation-hq-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Growtivation has acquired the landscape and geotextile fabric division of TDP in a deal that will see the landscaping and building materials supplier take on products including landscape fabrics Plantex and TDP50, geotextile TDP115 and fibres for concrete, screed, plaster and render." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/growtivation-hq-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/growtivation-hq-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/growtivation-hq-768x511.jpeg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/growtivation-hq-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/growtivation-hq-765x510.jpeg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/growtivation-hq.jpeg 1935w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Growtivation has acquired the landscape and geotextile fabric division of TDP in a deal that will see the landscaping and building materials supplier take on products including landscape fabrics Plantex and TDP50, geotextile TDP115 and fibres for concrete, screed, plaster and render.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/growtivation-acquires-tdp-landscape-and-geotextile-division/">Growtivation gears up for further growth with TDP landscape and geotextile division acquisition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jewson signs up Jimmy Bullard for new landscaping campaign</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="202" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jewson-jimmy-bullard-1-300x202.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Footballing legend turned TV personality Jimmy Bullard is fronting a new landscaping campaign from Jewson." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jewson-jimmy-bullard-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jewson-jimmy-bullard-1-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jewson-jimmy-bullard-1-768x516.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jewson-jimmy-bullard-1-1536x1033.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jewson-jimmy-bullard-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Footballing legend turned TV personality Jimmy Bullard is fronting a new landscaping campaign from Jewson.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/jewson-signs-up-jimmy-bullard-for-new-landscaping-campaign/">Jewson signs up Jimmy Bullard for new landscaping campaign</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Long Rake Spar gears up for growth with senior sales appointments</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/long-rake-spar-shane-mccormick-alistair-rattenbury-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Long Rake Spar has bolstered its sales team with the promotion of Shane McCormick, while Alistair Rattenbury joins as ASM for the South West." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/long-rake-spar-shane-mccormick-alistair-rattenbury-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/long-rake-spar-shane-mccormick-alistair-rattenbury-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/long-rake-spar-shane-mccormick-alistair-rattenbury-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/long-rake-spar-shane-mccormick-alistair-rattenbury-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/long-rake-spar-shane-mccormick-alistair-rattenbury-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/long-rake-spar-shane-mccormick-alistair-rattenbury.jpg 1815w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Long Rake Spar has bolstered its sales team with the promotion of Shane McCormick, whilst Alistair Rattenbury has joined as ASM for the South West.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/long-rake-spar-gears-up-for-growth-with-senior-sales-appointments/">Long Rake Spar gears up for growth with senior sales appointments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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