Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest-growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies and part of Travis Perkins plc, raised £743,000 for its designated charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, in 2023. Since launching the charity partnership in 2020, Toolstation has raised over £2,000,000 for Macmillan, to help fund vital physical, financial, and emotional support to the…
Leading manufacturer of cable management solutions, CMP Products had plenty of reasons to celebrate at the recent Electrical Distributors Association’s (EDA) Data Awards after it walked away with two major awards. The Cramlington-based business received the Overall Data Quality award for 2,000 stock keeping units (SKUs), while the other was a Gold Standard Data Quality…
Thorn Lighting has become the latest manufacturer to sponsor EDATA, the electrotechnical sector’s data pool. Their commitment brings the total number of sponsors to 25, comprising a mix of manufacturers and wholesalers of various sizes. The sponsors’ pledges means that the EDATA Data Pool can continue to develop: making high quality product data available at…
A UK study has revealed that electricians are the second highest-paid tradespeople in the industry, with workers in Aberdeen having over £23,000 expendable income after cost-of-living expenses. The average salary for electricians nationwide is £36,004, 91% more than the cost-of-living threshold (£18,816). With over half (52%) of Brits struggling financially as we enter 2024, and…
The home delivery expert ParcelHero looks to the year ahead to identify the key e-commerce growth trends for 2024, as well as the fads retailers should currently avoid. 2023 was a struggle for many online stores – especially those retailers who over-expanded during the Covid boom. Will 2024 be any better? The home delivery expert…
Over 700 construction workers die by suicide per year in the UK — equivalent to two construction workers every working day. Mental health is unfortunately a common struggle within the construction industry due to a range of factors including long hours, straining work, and financial issues. All of these are heightened in January when money…
Deligo’s new Confidential Wholesale Price List – 21st Edition 2024 Deligo is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated 21st Edition Catalogue for 2024. This latest edition is a testament to the company’s commitment to transparency, quality, and providing the best value to its partners. Inside, you’ll find comprehensive information on Deligo’s latest…
The tradespeople of the future are being backed by one of the UK’s leading builders merchants in an exciting colleges partnership. Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of materials to college students carrying out trade and construction courses around the country. Students have also been invited into Selco branches to learn more…
On 11 December, the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024. Zero rating will also be granted to products installed at commercial properties used solely for charitable purposes. The move essentially means that…
Generous colleagues at leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM have helped spread some Christmas goodwill by donating food and clothes to homeless people in the capital. Leyland SDM donated over £1,200 to the charity ProjectGiving, which distributes food and essentials to some of London’s most needy. Members of the finance team and Wembley support…
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