Foreign Secretary, David Lammy’s first major foreign policy speech, was a sobering reminder that the impact of climate change will be felt by us all if we don’t do more to tackle it. I applaud the seriousness of his words, which highlighted the true implications of continued rising temperatures, including displaced communities and a worsening…
Screwfix, the leading retailer to the trade, is delighted to announce the opening of its newest store format, Screwfix City. The new format offers even greater convenience to London’s busy tradespeople. Screwfix City stores are based in high footfall areas and provide the essential products customers need to get their jobs done. City stores offer…
Sussex and Kent builder’s merchants launches a novel in-branch initiative to celebrate 40 years in business and raise funds for charity. Established in 1984, Parker Building Supplies unveiled its bespoke radio channel for customers and staff as part of its 40-year anniversary celebrations. Parker’s in-branch radio aims to highlight key initiatives such as its ongoing charitable…
One of the UK’s leading builders merchants has launched a new pilot scheme to offer free ‘MOT’ health checks for its staff and potentially help them avoid serious illness. Selco Builders Warehouse has introduced health screenings for colleagues based at its central Support Centre in Wythall, near Birmingham. Dozens of colleagues have already taken advantage…
Gregg Finlay-Martin, head of customer success at Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm Adventoris, the creator of B2B platform SwiftCloud, explores why electrical wholesalers are yet to fully explore the untapped opportunities that new technologies can offer – and how the sector’s hesitancy may have a negative impact on the electrical industry going forward. At a time where…
Customers who are currently signed up to the Toolstation Club or have a Trade Account will receive 10 per cent off ALL in-store transactions throughout September between the hours of 7am and 9am, Monday to Friday. Toolstation has announced the relaunch of its popular rise & save promotion, offering early risers the chance to enjoy…
A combined team from local builders merchants is taking on a challenging dragon boat race to raise funds for charity. The builders merchants’ participation in the boat race on Saturday 31, August at Bewl Water, Kent, has already raised in excess of £1,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust. Competing against more than 50 other boats in…
US legislators are planning to scrap or make major changes to the $800 ‘de minimis’ limit, below which no taxes are paid on imports. The change is motivated by efforts to reduce ‘import sensitive’ products from China and stop drug smuggling. However, the international delivery expert Parcelhero says the plans could seriously harm British exporters…
Following the success of last year’s event, Werner, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of ladders and access equipment will return to Screwfix Live to showcase a wide selection of its key products, at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 27th and 29th September At the event, Werner will be showcasing a range of popular products, including but not…
Elta Trade, a division of air movement specialist Elta, announces a new partnership with Edmundson Ventilation and Heating, a leading stockist of ventilation and electrical equipment in the West Midlands. The collaboration means Elta’s residential range of products is now more readily accessible to ventilation contractors. Edmundson Ventilation & Heating, part of the wider Edmundson…