merchant

In his exclusive column, Heating Engineer Andy Gibbs shares his recent experience of saving money on his materials at his merchant. Do you shop around for your plumbing materials? What I mean is, do you regularly check the prices you’re paying at the merchant? If not, why not? And here’s why you should. I hold […]

BSS has announced the appointment of Josie Crowe as its new Managing Director, marking both an exciting step forward for the business and return for Josie, who rejoins the company where her career in the Travis Perkins Group began over two decades ago. Part of Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, […]

Paul Da Silva takes a look at inconsistent pricing in the industry: As an installer, how many times have you been given different prices for the same product? And I’m not talking about weeks apart. I’m talking days, hours or even minutes. I’m not talking about between competitors. It can sometimes be between branches in […]

In recent weeks, independent plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms across the country—even as far as the Shetland Islands—have been joining The IPG at an unprecedented rate. This growing community of like-minded companies is not just about enhancing purchasing power; it’s about creating a community where members thrive, unlocking their potential to connect with customers and […]

New research by eBay and Installer has given a fascinating insight into the buying habits of tradespeople.  The rise of online retailers, apps, and websites offering fast delivery has changed how consumers purchase items like clothes, food, household goods and more, but is this mirrored in the trade?  Working in the trade is a physical […]