What will be the key growth opportunities for merchants and their suppliers over the next few years - and what do they need to do to ensure they exploit these opportunities? This will be the broad theme of an important new feature at THE Conference 2008 in Tenerife on June 26-29.
Read More »Ironmongery Direct find silver lining
As the economic landscape remains uncertain and with reported downturns driven by the credit crunch in every new bulletin, it may not be all bad news, say Ironmongery Direct, who reported year-on-year growth of 40% in 2007 compared with 2006.
Read More »GAP plan growth amid refurb
Trade home improvement stockist GAP are planning "significant expansion" over the next five years, and are continuing with their depot transformation program.
Read More »Ideal Bathrooms acquisition
Ideal Bathrooms have announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based bathroom products distributor Inline Distribution.
Read More »PTS sail past charity target
PTS have announced they has raised an impressive£177,304 for Age Concern, over the their two-year partnership with the charity, comfortably exceeding their original target of £150,000.
Read More »Fastener Fair Coventry biggest ever
Fastener Fair Coventry will be the biggest one ever, say the show organisers, with more exhibitors than in any previous year.
Read More »Brand new business for JT Dove
Newcastle-based merchant chain JT Dove launched a brand new division this month, devoted to helping reduce carbon emissions in the region.
Read More »Thompson’s boss goes it alone after MBO
Anne Ganley, managing director of Sunderland-based Thompson Building Centres is now the sole owner of the multi-million pound business, after a management buyout of other family members.
Read More »Chandlers expand into Kent
Sussex-based Independent builders merchants Chandlers Building Supplies, were celebrating earlier this month after opening a brand new branch.
Read More »Environment Minister to speak at BMA conference
Environment Minister Phil Woolas has been confirmed as the latest speaker for the 2008 Bathroom Conference.
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