The Pulse: Merchant expectations and confidence cool
As we approach the winter months, merchants’ expectations and confidence are cooling. However, the overall outlook remains positive with merchants particularly confident... 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
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
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
Back to business!
July’s survey shows the industry returning to a pre-Covid world. Many branches are fully open and most of the rest are planning... 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