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NMBS “steps forward to support stricken Troy community”

|Date: 19 Feb 2025

NMBS “steps forward to support stricken Troy community”

Following the news that Troy (UK) Limited is in administration, NMBS has “stepped forward to offer immedi ...

Following the news that Troy (UK) Limited is in administration, NMBS has “stepped forward to offer immediate support to both independent merchants and suppliers within Troy’s member community.” ...

19 Feb 2025
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38 PaintWell stores acquired by Brewers

|Date: 07 Feb 2025

38 PaintWell stores acquired by Brewers

Following news the painting and decorating merchant PaintWell has entered administration, multiple source ...

Following news the painting and decorating merchant PaintWell has entered administration, multiple sources now confirm that 38 stores have been acquired by Brewers Decorator Centres. ...

07 Feb 2025
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UK Construction PMI confirms first contraction across the industry since February 2024

|Date: 06 Feb 2025

UK Construction PMI confirms first contraction across the industry since February 2024

A “modest fall” in total industry output was recorded at the start of the year according to the findings ...

A “modest fall” in total industry output was recorded at the start of the year according to the findings of the latest UK Construction PMI from S&P Global, thereby “ending a 10-month period of sustain ...

06 Feb 2025
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PBM’s Top 20 merchant countdown, April 2025 edition: we need YOUR help

|Date: 06 Feb 2025

PBM’s Top 20 merchant countdown, April 2025 edition: we need YOUR help

PBM is currently compiling this year's annual Top 20 merchant countdown, set to appear in our April 2025 ...

PBM is currently compiling this year's annual Top 20 merchant countdown, set to appear in our April 2025 edition, and we need your help. ...

06 Feb 2025
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Jewson Trade Trends study reveals “three quarters of tradespeople unaware of Future Homes Standard impact”

|Date: 27 Jan 2025

Jewson Trade Trends study reveals “three quarters of tradespeople unaware of Future Homes Standard impact”

Less than a quarter of skilled trades and builders (23%) are aware of the Future Homes Standard and how i ...

Less than a quarter of skilled trades and builders (23%) are aware of the Future Homes Standard and how it might impact their work, according to new research from Jewson. ...

27 Jan 2025
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Toolstation rolls out rapid delivery service nationwide, via Tradekart partnership

|Date: 20 Jan 2025

Toolstation rolls out rapid delivery service nationwide, via Tradekart partnership

Toolstation is rolling out its rapid delivery service - available to customers via the Tradekart app - to ...

Toolstation is rolling out its rapid delivery service - available to customers via the Tradekart app - to over 460 of its stores across the UK following a successful trial last November. ...

20 Jan 2025
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Momentum slows, according to latest UK Construction PMI

|Date: 07 Jan 2025

Momentum slows, according to latest UK Construction PMI

According to the findings of the latest UK Construction PMI from S&P Global, UK construction companies in ...

According to the findings of the latest UK Construction PMI from S&P Global, UK construction companies indicated “a loss of momentum at the end of 2024.” ...

07 Jan 2025
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Latest BMBI report shows merchant sales rally with a +7.3% month-on-month increase

|Date: 31 Dec 2024

Latest BMBI report shows merchant sales rally with a +7.3% month-on-month increase

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in December, shows builders’ merchan ...

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in December, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in October were +7.3% higher than September. ...

31 Dec 2024
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Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, December 17 2024

|Date: 18 Dec 2024

Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, December 17 2024

The final statement of 2024 from the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group “conti ...

The final statement of 2024 from the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group “continues to report good levels of product availability overall.” ...

18 Dec 2024
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“Challenges continue for builders’ merchant sales in Q3 2024,” according to latest BMBI report

|Date: 10 Dec 2024

“Challenges continue for builders’ merchant sales in Q3 2024,” according to latest BMBI report

Despite the difficulties, the BMBI is accentuating the positive and suggests an upturn may be in sight fo ...

Despite the difficulties, the BMBI is accentuating the positive and suggests an upturn may be in sight for the builders’ merchant sector. ...

10 Dec 2024
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