The changing face of distribution: Shuffling the pack
The building products distribution market has gone through significant change over the past few years – not least since the start of... Learn More
When dreams come true
Mike Rigby, CEO of MRA Marketing, says it’s a marketor’s dream to create demand so strong that everyone thinks of buying at... Learn More
Construction Research Roundup – August 2021
Despite the impact of both material and labour shortages on the construction sector, the construction market is performing above expectation, and confidence... Learn More
The changing face of distribution
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the building products distribution market in a multitude of ways – some of them surprising. In a... Learn More
What does your brand say about you?
Is your marketing doing its job, and making a difference, asks Mike Rigby, CEO of MRA Research? Most of us can easily... Learn More
Leading Lights 2021: Merchants’ Views on Big Industry Issues
For this years’ Leading Lights, published by Builders’ Merchants News, MRA Research spoke to builders’ merchants and BMBI Experts for their views... Learn More
Construction is in court, and it’s not looking good
The Sunday Times calls Grenfell ‘Our worst corporate scandal’. Construction’s in the dock and the revelations are chilling. But where’s the debate,... 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
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
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