New Government figures show a developing crisis in trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK as 10.8 per cent of retailers completely stopped sending goods to Northern Ireland in June. 29.6 per cent of transport & storage sector companies say their volumes to the province fell during the month. Trump’s tariff wars…
Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, is revamping its inventory management. With over 25,000 products available online and in over 590 stores nationwide, Toolstation has partnered with Slimstock, a trusted knowledge partner and provider of the award-winning supply chain planning platform, Slim4, to boost product depth across its…
According to data from MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables such as solar panels and heat pumps, there were a record 170,000 certified renewable installations in the first six months of 2025. This is a 37 per cent increase on the equivalent period last year, and a 33 per cent increase on the…
Despite previously announcing that the US would keep its de minimis tariff threshold until July 2027, President Trump is now set to scrap it at the end of this month. That means all goods worth $800 or less entering the US from the UK will no longer be exempt from US tariffs, says the international…
Today is the last day to register for The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 Register now! Final deadline for registration is today (31st July), but if you need a little more time to upload the full entry and supporting materials, log back in to do so by Friday 8th August. The Electrical Industry Awards – running…
Since January 2025, FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, has reinforced its commitment to wholesaler partners by introducing a dedicated Wholesaler Support Team. Focused on building strong relationships and delivering tailored, trade customer-first support, the team works closely with branches across the UK to identify opportunities, share…
There are now only 2 days left to enter The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 – closing date 31st July The Electrical Industry Awards – running for 33 years – showcases the achievements of organisations and individuals within the electrical industry. Becoming a finalist is a great way to boost morale and gain the recognition that…
As consumers slash their spending in the face of tightening household budgets, new analysis from the home delivery expert Parcelhero reveals 1 in 2 online shoppers abandon their cart because of delivery fees. Delivery options are as important as price for many. At the same time, 61 per cent of us want to see greener…
New affiliated member, Toolbank, is the latest leading brand to announce their sponsorship of EDATA, the electrotechnical sector’s data pool which is managed by the Electrical Distributors’ Association. They join 28 other industry leaders, a mix of manufacturers and wholesalers of various sizes, that have pledged their support to the data pool which offers EDA…
The UK’s new scheme to mandate rooftop solar panels on new homes is a positive development for net zero, but without proper grid monitoring, modelling and investment, it risks technical issues and hampers fair access to clean energy. The Government’s plans to mandate rooftop solar panels for all new-build homes under the upcoming Future Homes…