On Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th October Ellis Patents, a leading innovator in cable cleats and cable management solutions, held its highly anticipated Distributors’ Conference for 2023. This was the first time the company was able to host this long-awaited – usually triennial – landmark event since 2017. Distributors from across the world, including New…
Toolstation sees sales of Convector Heaters and Oil Radiators rise by up to 608 per cent The sudden drop in temperature has led to people putting away their fans and summer duvets and switching over to temporary heating solutions in a bid to keep the home cosy during the cold snap that has swept across…
Electrical wholesaler 3Line Electrical is rolling out logistics planning, route optimisation and electronic proof of delivery software from Podfather to boost customer service and improve management reporting. With automated ETA notifications, electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) documents and real-time tracking of drivers, Podfather is already improving customer communications and reducing queries. The software is also…
Do you have mustard on your full English? Turns out you aren’t the only one. Electricians have revealed what goes on their full English breakfast and the results could raise a few eyebrows. Almost a third (32%) prefer coffee with breakfast, 27% would rather juice and only 26% enjoy a cup of tea. It was…
Members of a girls’ football team enjoyed a taste of life as a professional footballer after winning a training session with the management team of Peterborough United – thanks to one of the UK’s leading builders merchants. Stanground Sports under 14 girls claimed the prize in a special competition run by Peterborough United’s club partners…
The correct choice of cabling under the new building safety regime is critical in protecting lives and property, says AEI Cables. The company is highlighting the crucial part played by electrical safety systems including cabling in the development of higher risk buildings under the new Building Safety Act 2022 which is now in force. For…
Darts fans will have the chance to test their skills against Scottish legend Gary Anderson when he makes a special appearance at a Cheltenham builders merchant next week. Two-time World Champion Anderson will appear at the Cheltenham branch of Selco Builders Warehouse on Runnings Road on Tuesday, October 17, between 9.30am and 11am. Anderson claimed…
As living costs get higher, consumers are increasingly looking at ways to improve their homes through DIY. Searches for ‘DIY shop near me’ have grown by 22 per cent in the past 12 months, giving retailers a huge opportunity to attract business. A new report by SumUp, a leading global fintech company, has revealed consumer…
The international delivery expert ParcelHero says the conflict in Israel is disrupting deliveries and exports to the country and could have a significant longer-term impact on global trade. This weekend’s shock attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas is having a significant impact on UK-Israel trade. The repercussions of the conflict are now…
Britain’s pioneering Electronic Trade Documents Act was supposed to introduce international paper-free shipping – slashing time and costs by 75 per cent. On paper, it’s a great idea but, until the UK’s main trading partners also go electronic, it will have little impact, says ParcelHero. The UK’s pioneering Electronic Trade Documents Act became law on…