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Frank Key Group announces that its network of five building supplies branches and 15 plant and tool hire branches will suspend trading until further notice, in an attempt to help control the spread of Covid-19. James Norton, managing director, Frank Key Group, says: “We believe suspending trading is the responsible …
Read More »Covid-19 lockdown closes merchant branches
The Prime Minister’s announcement last night, that the UK would severely restrict the reason for people to be outside their homes, was the catalyst for a number of merchant companies deciding to close their doors temporarily. Last week independent merchant Covers announced that it would only be dealing with …
Read More »Builders’ merchants unite to support those during COVID-19 crisis
Members of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) across the UK have joined forces to offer a united front in response to the COVOID-19 crisis. ‘Trades Against The Virus’ has been set-up to give tradespeople a recognised route to support vulnerable people in need, using the extensive merchant network to help …
Read More »Baby loss charity receives £1,000 donation from NYEs Building Supplies
A baby loss charity has received £1,000 funding after winning a local community fund campaign run by the Kingsfold based builders’ merchant NYEs Building Supplies. Upon Butterfly Wings provides tiny clothing and knitted cribs to dress babies from as small as 12 weeks gestation. Gowns are handmade from preloved wedding …
Read More »New store for Kent Blaxill in Lincoln
Builders merchant Kent Blaxill will open a new decorating supplies store in Lincoln later this month. Commercial director James Park said, “We’ve been searching for some time and we were pleased to find this superb 3,000 sq ft location at Bishops Trade Park, where we will create four new jobs.’ …
Read More »JB Kind makes uber-contemporary Urban Industrial doors
LEADING door distributor JB Kind is this month launching a new Urban Industrial door range which brings their interpretation of this hot design trend available to every door buyer. The Urban Industrial range features two new door styles, the “City” and “Metro” which combine the cool appeal of the urban …
Read More »NBG partner helps in fundraising for customers life-saving medical trial
County Building Supplies is working to help raise £250,000 for one of its customers, Ashley who has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and Liver Metastases. County Building Supplies has been a National Buying Group (NBG) Partner since the group was formed and has always prided itself on going above and …
Read More »Condensate Pro launches new point of sale material
Condensate Pro, the product designed to help installers save time, cost and callbacks by protecting condensate pipes freezing in low temperatures, has launched a new point of sale material for merchants. The eye-catching point of sale is just the right size to sit on trade counters and features part of …
Read More »Selco launches £1 million digital investment with new website
Selco Builders Warehouse has taken the wraps off a £1 million-plus investment in its digital platforms by launching a new website. Tradespeople across the UK will visit a website hosting the latest cutting-edge technology when logging on to www.selcobw.com. The website improvements, made on the back of feedback from customers, …
Read More »Russell Roof Tiles invests in merchant support
At a time when the market is tough for many merchants, Russell Roof Tiles has invested in a host of new merchandise and marketing material to support merchants who sell instore or online. A report by the Builders Merchants Federation highlighted that in 2019, the merchant industry saw a slowdown, …
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