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“Supplier price increases hitting merchants hard”

|Date: 17 Jul 2026

“Supplier price increases hitting merchants hard”

The latest update from MRA Reports on the general builders’ merchant market shows that merchants’ single ...

The latest update from MRA Reports on the general builders’ merchant market shows that merchants’ single biggest problem in Q2 2026 - by some margin - was supplier price rises. ...

17 Jul 2026
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The new buying group that is “by the merchants, for the merchants…”

|Date: 17 Jul 2026

The new buying group that is “by the merchants, for the merchants…”

Since 2025, The Merchant’s Choice says that it has proved that a buying group for independent plumbers’ m ...

Since 2025, The Merchant’s Choice says that it has proved that a buying group for independent plumbers’ merchants and bathroom showrooms can run on a simple promise: no subscriptions, no hidden mechan ...

17 Jul 2026
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‘Stock in every branch’: Freefoam supports growth at LBS

|Date: 16 Jul 2026

‘Stock in every branch’: Freefoam supports growth at LBS

Highlighting its long-standing relationship with LBS, Freefoam explains how it supports builders’ merchan ...

Highlighting its long-standing relationship with LBS, Freefoam explains how it supports builders’ merchants by establishing strong partnerships based on “trust, service and shared values.” ...

16 Jul 2026
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Huws Gray Group agree new two-year partnership with Pro Ref

|Date: 14 Jul 2026

Huws Gray Group agree new two-year partnership with Pro Ref

Huws Gray Group and Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) have agreed a new two-year extension to their pa ...

Huws Gray Group and Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) have agreed a new two-year extension to their partnership. ...

14 Jul 2026
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Six merchants shortlisted for BMF Training Company of the Year

|Date: 13 Jul 2026

Six merchants shortlisted for BMF Training Company of the Year

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the six companies nominated for the prestigious BMF Train ...

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the six companies nominated for the prestigious BMF Training Company of the Year 2026 title. ...

13 Jul 2026
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B&Q TradePoint holds successful Trade Day at standalone Barking branch

|Date: 13 Jul 2026

B&Q TradePoint holds successful Trade Day at standalone Barking branch

B&Q TradePoint hosted the first ever Trade Day at its recently-opened store in Barking in early July. ...

B&Q TradePoint hosted the first ever Trade Day at its recently-opened store in Barking in early July. ...

13 Jul 2026
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Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber

|Date: 09 Jul 2026

Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber

Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.” ...

Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.” ...

09 Jul 2026
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Plumb Centre launches Gen T initiative to support next gen trade professionals

|Date: 08 Jul 2026

Plumb Centre launches Gen T initiative to support next gen trade professionals

Plumb Centre has launched Gen T, a new initiative focused on better understanding and supporting the next ...

Plumb Centre has launched Gen T, a new initiative focused on better understanding and supporting the next generation of trade professionals. ...

08 Jul 2026
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NBG Partner merchants showcase individual plans for growth

|Date: 02 Jul 2026

NBG Partner merchants showcase individual plans for growth

Bromley-based Simply Plumbing & Bathrooms has recently joined NBG, while existing Partner BuildLand is ex ...

Bromley-based Simply Plumbing & Bathrooms has recently joined NBG, while existing Partner BuildLand is expanding its presence in the West Midlands with new Solihull branch. ...

02 Jul 2026
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CPD Accreditation secured for BMF Campus Building Block Programme

|Date: 25 Jun 2026

CPD Accreditation secured for BMF Campus Building Block Programme

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and its learning technology partner Cortexa have announced “signi ...

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and its learning technology partner Cortexa have announced “significant milestone” for its flagship Building Block training programme, available online through ...

25 Jun 2026
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