Leading specialist trade suppliers, IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect have launched new brand identities, both featuring a new customer focused strapline – Trusted to deliver, to reflect the businesses ongoing dedication to delivering an exemplary customer experience. The bold, new look for IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect has been designed to refresh and develop the branding that customers have…
Nearly one in six small business owners (14 per cent) say that stress caused by legal matters has led to a physical or mental health condition, according to new research from Direct Line business insurance. More than four in ten (41 per cent) UK small business owners say they have found staying on top of…
Selco Builders Warehouse has committed to a £5 million branch refurbishment programme in 2021 as it continues its ambitious development plans. The leading builders merchant will carry out work to modernise 18 of its longest-standing branches throughout this year. Three of the branches – Catford, Ruislip and Barking – will undergo major improvements to customer…
A new report by Fasthosts uncovers the reality behind a slow performing site that can set UK retailers back £59.6bn each year in lost sales Over half of Brits claim a slow webpage is the key reason for abandoning an online purchase Bristol residents are the biggest online shoppers during the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic…
According to CDP, supply chain emissions are on average 5.5 times higher than the direct emissions produced by a corporation. But not only is a supply chain’s impact on the environment severe, but it can also lead to financial issues for companies who don’t take action to be more sustainable. In the present day, supply…
York has become the home of LEW Electrical Distributors 14th branch. This has become our 7th branch in Yorkshire, and in turn making LEW the leading independent Electrical Wholesaler in the County of Yorkshire. Located on Alexandra Court, off James Street, LEW York has been open to the public and trade from March 1st. Headed…
Leading electrical distributor Rexel has announced the launch a brand new format branch in Salford, which opened on Monday 1st March 2021. The new format puts self-service at the heart of the customer experience and makes key efficiencies in the way customers purchase. The new Salford branch intends to have up to 3,500 essential lines…
For the first time on screen, the EDA’s Annual Learner Achievement Award trophies were presented to 10 outstanding individuals from wholesaler and manufacturer businesses recently. Around 70 guests – family members, friends, and business colleagues – joined the virtual ceremony alongside the Association’s Board of Management, celebrating outstanding performances in the Electrical Distributors’ Association’s Product…
Britain’s unilateral decision to shelve the next phase of Northern Ireland border checks has left the EU threatening legal action, while a new ParcelHero report reveals UK e-commerce stores face a 35 per cent drop in sales of products sourced outside the UK The international delivery specialist ParcelHero says the Government’s Brexit plans are in…
Drayton is continuing to strengthen its training opportunities with the launch of its new 1-2-1 training sessions, focusing on the practical side of the installation and troubleshooting for its smart heating control, Wiser. These new 1-2-1 training sessions are available to order through the 9° Network shop, as part of a bundle including a free…