BMBI wins Best Use of Research & Insight award at the CMAs
The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI), a joint enterprise between GfK, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and MRA Marketing, has won the... Learn More
Which is the fairest brand of all?
We all benefit from independent feedback and the unvarnished truth, so we can see ourselves as others see us, says Mike Rigby,... Learn More
Builders’ Merchants’ sales to builders surge in September
Sales to builders by Britain’s builders’ merchants surged in September, with sales up 8.3% compared with September 2019, according to the latest... Learn More
Are you prepared for Brexit?
With only six weeks to go before the 12-month Brexit transition period expires and the EU’s rules and regulations cease to apply,... Learn More
BMBI shortlisted for 4 Construction Marketing Awards
The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI), a joint enterprise between GfK, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and MRA Marketing, has been shortlisted... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants’ expectations moderate
There was a cooling of merchants’ expectations and confidence in September. While the market is still buoyant, with a V-shaped recovery, merchants... Learn More
Builders’ Merchants see slower rate of recovery in August
Sales to builders by Britain’s builders’ merchants have continued to recover, but at a slower pace in August compared to the previous... Learn More
Further success for BMBI
It has been another successful year for the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI), which is joint initiative between the Builders Merchants Federation... Learn More
A good time to do research
During less buoyant and more uncertain times, undertaking market research can help provide focus and direction for long-term plans, budgets and forecasts.... Learn More
Merchants are cautiously positive
August’s survey showed a market still recovering from lockdown and still confident of further recovery. Sales expectations and confidence vary by merchant... Learn More