Builders’ merchant sales bounce back in May
The latest figures from the May Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveal a sharp rise in sales as lockdown restrictions... Learn More
The Pulse – Easing of lockdown tests merchants’ capacity
With lockdown continuing to ease in June, more builders’ merchants’ branches have reopened fully. While some branches continue to operate with restrictions,... Learn More
The Pulse – Lockdown bounce back
With tight restrictions in place during lockdown in April, much of construction was halted apart from essential projects. Many merchants closed their... Learn More
Merchant sales collapse under COVID-19 lockdown
April’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report is unlike any other. The Government enforced COVID-19 lockdown came late in March, so... Learn More
Wave goodbye to the world that was
We can wave goodbye to the world that was, because we won’t be seeing it again. It’s just not clear yet what... Learn More
The Pulse – COVID-19 hits April sales and confidence
The government’s announcement on 23rd March to close all non-essential businesses to contain the Coronavirus put Britain into lockdown overnight. The... Learn More
Builders’ Merchants’ Q1 sales confirm Coronavirus impact
Builders’ Merchants’ Q1 sales confirm Coronavirus impact Builders’ Merchants’ sales in the first quarter of 2020 reflect the negative impact of the... Learn More
Leading Lights – Builders’ Merchants News
The recent Leading Lights supplement published by Builders Merchants News opens with an exclusive survey by MRA Research. Telephone interviews were conducted... Learn More
Lacklustre February – before COVID-19 hit
Lacklustre February – before COVID-19 hit Having endured three and a half years of Brexit turmoil, the country now faces a... Learn More
The Pulse – Merchants cautiously positive amid Covid-19 threat
Merchants cautiously positive amid Covid-19 threat Between the time of interviewing (beginning of March) and the time of writing (end of... Learn More