The Builders Merchant Branch of the Future, a comprehensive report sponsored by the Builders Merchants Federation, is designed to set new standards for the trade customer experience for the next decade. The report, written by industry expert Steve Collinge, is co-sponsored by the BMF and the global strategy consulting firm …
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Builders merchant Jewson, part of the STARK group, is supporting local communities across its nationwide branch network, donating vital funds and resources to initiatives around the UK. Jewson Croydon recently sponsored a new playground installation at Quest Primary School, and Jewson Aylesbury supported apprentices at Aylesbury College, kitting them out …
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In the lead up to World Mental Health Day on October 10, Crown Paints is highlighting five community centres, as part of a call for urgent investment to stop closures of these vital mental health lifelines. It comes as a nationwide survey of 2,000 adults revealed that over a third …
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The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report show total value sales for July 2025 through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were up +4.1% compared to July 2024. Volume sales dropped -2.1%, while prices rose +6.3% year-on-year. There was no difference in trading days. Month-on-month, July …
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MKM, the builders’ merchant celebrating its 30th birthday this year, has secured a 10-year lease extension on its site on Stoneferry Road, Hull. The agreement extends MKM’s total lease commitment at the 3.6-acre site to 21 years, underlining the critical role the site plays, including acting as the company’s central …
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Northern Irish builders merchant Murdock Builders Merchants has opened its first Murdock Home Centre at The Junction, Antrim. The Home Centre combines a full-service builders merchants branch with a retail-focused space for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners. The project has created 22 new jobs in the local area, and brings an …
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Radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has been awarded a Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis assessment. The EcoVadis Platform is designed to enable companies to manage their ESG – environmental, social, governance risks and drive impacts by guiding the sustainability of companies and supply chains. Participant companies can assess their performance …
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The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in September, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in July 2025 were virtually flat (+0.1%) compared to July 2024. Value sales in July were +5.8% higher than in June. Month-on-month, volume sales were up +5.4% and prices were up +0.4%. All …
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Insulation specialist Actis has backed a call by NHBC chief operating officer, David Campbell, that a significant expansion of the housebuilding workforce is vital to to hit government targets. This is the latest warning from industry bodies, which also include Checkatrade and the Association of Project Managers, that strong investment …
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This October, STARK Building Materials, the UK builders’ merchants group, is opening its doors to anyone developing solutions that could help the trades and the wider building industry. The group is particularly interested in advances in building materials, construction methods, tools, and sustainable solutions that can help improve performance and …
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