The latest research by tax specialists, RIFT Tax Refunds, reveals that while 2023 is forecast to see an increase in the number of businesses working within the construction contractor sector, the total market size based on revenue is expected to see a -1.3 per cent year on year decline. RIFT Tax Refunds analysed the market…
Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its commitment to protecting the environment by launching the third phase of its ambitious tree planting project. The leading builders merchant has planted 45,000 trees at Wooplaw Farm in Jedburgh on the Scottish Borders to create its latest ‘Selco Forest’. It means, over the last two years, Selco has planted…
Sixteen colleagues from Toolstation’s Support Centre are walking a total of 992 miles with their furry friends throughout the month of May to help raise money for its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. The sixteen participants have a target of 62 miles per person to complete the dog walk challenge – equating to just over…
Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, today launches a national campaign for its 60-minute delivery service, Screwfix Sprint. Sprint is Screwfix’s market-leading service that allows customers to have products delivered to home or site in 60 minutes or less, without breaking their stride. Convenience is paramount for Screwfix’s busy customers. The trade demand quick and easy access to…
New hassle-free monthly policies can be altered at any time to suit changing needs in challenging financial climate. With many small businesses struggling with rising costs and economic uncertainty, the RAC has made it easier to manage spending on business-critical essentials such as breakdown cover. The RAC has become the first national breakdown provider to…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear specialist, Supertouch, has announced a strategic wholesale distribution partnership with Diadora Utility – leaders in high-quality safety shoes for everyday work. The brand new collaboration means Supertouch will hold UK stock for core Diadora Utility lines, for immediate availability – with additional options available on a two-week lead time….
Therese McNaughten, at Ferret Tools, winner Trade Tool of the Year’ at Electrical Industry Awards 2022 gives an insight into why it is so important to enter The Electrical Industry Awards. Showcase your new product – Awards submissions are a great opportunity to showcase a new product, giving your print and digital exposure alongside other…
Yale’s Head of Trade, Matt Claydon, offers his top five practical ways to safeguard your van against attacks. Owning a commercial van is a valuable asset for many, allowing us to transport equipment and move from job to job. Unfortunately, van theft continues to be a major problem for tradespeople, with 35 per cent reporting…
The Electrical Industry Awards – now running for 31 years – brings together the electrical industry and its associated businesses. Organised by Electrical Times, it provides a platform to showcase the professionalism of organisations and individuals. Becoming a finalist is a great way to boost morale and gain the recognition that you and your team…
EDATA, the data pool for the UK’s electrotechnical sector which offers free access to EDA wholesalers, now has an extra data quality feature built in. If wholesalers suspect an error in a manufacturer’s product data, they can use a new alarm bell icon to raise a query that pings straight to the manufacturer. Richard Appleton,…