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Travis Perkins-owned Toolstation benefits from lockdown impact

A trading update issued this morning (July 28) by Travis Perkins plc shows that of its four divisions, only Toolstation has shown growth in like-for-like sales in the first half, a clear benefit of the strong DIY sales through the UK lockdown period.

For the first half year, merchanting sales were 25.8% down, Plumbing and Heating 22.8% and Retail 8.2%. Toolstation, however, rose....

Holibob hullaballoos

Here’s a thought: Just because something can be done, is allowed to be done, doesn’t mean it should be done.Suitcase: check. Factor 50 sunblock: check. Swimming cossie:...

BMF focuses on sustainability at Virtual Members Conference for 2020 RGB helps change lives in Africa CBI calls for domestic gas boiler ban in less than five years MKM takes on Kate Tinsley as CEO
•  BMF and h&b launch group membership scheme
•  Builders merchants among first to sign up to talent scheme
•  BMJ Crossword July issue
•  h&b commits to suppliers for a further year
•  IronmongeryDirect reports record sales figures
•  Kitchen and bathroom installation scheme launched for merchants and retailers
•  h&b launches new buying guide for merchants
•  Government publishes draft Building Safety Bill
People News
Donaldson hands over to sixth generation

Neil Donaldson is to retire from timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons, after 45 years with the business, as he hands over...

Product News
Stelrad goes for style with Boutique Collection

The new Boutique Collection from Stelrad Radiators offers a comprehensive, premium range of living space, kitchen and bathroom...

Makita adds to cordless band saw range

Power tool manufacturer Makita has expanded its range of LXT cordless tools with the launch of the DPB183Z and DPB184Z...

Instarmac fixes things with Geo-Fix

Instarmac is now supplying the Geo-Fix® All Weather and Original Paving Jointing Compounds.Geo-Fix® is a ready mixed jointing...

Makita adds four to XGT range

Power tool manufacturer Makita has expanded its XGT 40V Max range of cordless power tools with the launch of four new...

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