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Builders’ Merchants Report Strongest Q3 Growth in Five Years
Independent and national merchants report improving volumes as infrastructure activity and repair work strengthen demand.
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Stark Building Materials UK appoints Jan Green as Chief Commercial Officer
Stark Building Materials UK has appointed Jan Green as its new Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to…
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Timber Prices Stabilise After Two Years of Volatility
Merchants report steadier supply and a more predictable buying cycle across structural and landscaping timber.
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Independent Merchants Invest in Faster Local Delivery
Smarter routing and clearer delivery windows are helping regional merchants compete on convenience and service.
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Skills Shortage Keeps Trade Counter Recruitment Competitive
Merchants are widening recruitment channels and investing more heavily in product and customer-service training.
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Merchant Federation Sets New Carbon Reporting Standard
The voluntary framework gives merchants a common starting point for measuring operational emissions.
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Merchant Exchange Live Returns With Expanded Programme
The event programme brings branch leaders, suppliers and buying teams together for practical sessions and networking.
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Better Stock Data Helps Branches Cut Customer Wait Times
Live stock accuracy is moving from an IT target to a core branch service measure.
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Inside the UK’s Push to Modernise Merchant Logistics
Regional hubs and better branch data are reshaping delivery planning across the merchant sector.
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The Skills Gap: Why Merchants Are Struggling to Hire Counter Staff
Recruitment leaders explain how training, pay and progression can make merchant careers more visible.
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Digital Trade Accounts: The Next Battleground for Merchant Loyalty
Account management is becoming easier online, but branch relationships still decide where customers spend.
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Regional Distribution Investment Expands Across the North West
A new regional distribution programme is designed to improve stock depth and next-day availability for merchant branches.
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New Paving Collection Targets Lower-Carbon Projects
A revised landscaping range places greater emphasis on verified material data and efficient formats.
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Third UK Manufacturing Line Opens to Increase Capacity
The additional line is expected to improve availability and shorten lead times on core construction products.
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Sarah Bennett: Building Better Branch Careers
A regional managing director discusses retention, leadership visibility and the next generation of merchant talent.
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Daniel Okafor: Procurement With Proof and Purpose
A procurement leader explains why good product data, resilient supply and commercial clarity now belong together.
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