A trading update, released today by Travis Perkins chairman Tim Stevenson, has shown growth for the chain in the first quarter of 2008, despite an increasingly challenging economic climate.
Read More »Toolbank top supplier survey
Toolbank has been voted Buildbase's top supplier for the second year running in the chain's annual supplier survey.
Read More »THE Conference gathers pace
Is off-site construction one of the biggest threats to the merchant industry? Or are there untapped opportunities for growth because of it? This is just one of the key issues affecting your sector that will be examined in detail at this year's The Conference.
Read More »B&Q launch trade discount card
Following successful trials in Scotland, B&Q have rolled out a trade discount card to stores nationwide, offering tradesmen rebates of up to 25%.
Read More »Jewson sales director sacked over alleged £1m fraud
Jewson have involved the police and sacked one of their senior directors after an internal investigation revealed £1m worth of irregularities on the company's books.
Read More »TP looking for new recruits
Travis Perkins have launched an initiative to attract more young people to their management training program ensuring the group makes the most of future talent.
Read More »PTS meet their match…
A recent charity football match, organised by PTS, has raised over £2,800 for Age Concern as staff and suppliers pitted their ball skills against an all-star line up of retired professionals.
Read More »Cemex explore sale of assets
Cemex announced this week that they are exploring the sale of select assets including part of its UK concern.
Read More »Tougher times for Grafton
Grafton Group have seen an 8% fall in turnover for the first four months of 2008 compared with last year.
Read More »Jewson expert to speak at Think 08
Steve Millward, Jewson's expert on sustainability and waste management, has been confirmed as one of the speakers at Think 08 on Thursday May at 8 at London's ExCeL.
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