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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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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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Sustainability Moves From Pledge to Procurement Priority
Procurement teams are asking suppliers for clearer product data, credible carbon evidence and practical alternatives.
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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.