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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MKM Building Supplies has now launched branches 140 and 141, with new depots in Wellingborough and Swindon both officially opening their doors on Monday 2nd March.

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Ian Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at IBC, a Partner of National Buying Group (NBG), outlines the practical shifts, including digitalisation and better data standards, that can help independents to steady margins and secure local growth.

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EH Smith has confirmed “a series of measured leadership appointments at Group holdings level,” designed to strengthen its long-term future.

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MKM Building Supplies is set to open its 125th branch in March, with its new depot in Colchester, Essex creating 20 new jobs.

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As part of an ongoing campaign in the face of a challenging year for the construction industry, NMBS is calling 2024 the “Year of the Independent Merchant.”

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