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BMBI Report Q2 2026

Q2 Merchant sales down -1.2% year-on-year. Prices rise +5.8%. Volumes fall -6.6%. Read more

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BMBI Report May 2026

Flat Builders’ Merchant value sales in May, but volumes fell -5.8% year-on-year. Read more

BMBI Report April 2026

April Merchant sales drift down as volumes fall -3.5% year-on-year. Read more

The next chapter for Huws Gray

Rapid growth, integration and a renewed identity are shaping Huws Gray’s future. Daksh Gupta, Group CEO, discusses unifying a complex... Read more

Design Without Limits: How Bespoke Lintels Enable Architectural Detail

At Keystone Lintels, we know that truly exceptional architectural designs demand more than standard off-the-shelf products can deliver. That’s why... Read more

BMBI Report March 2026

Merchants Q1 volume sales down -8.1% year-on-year as Iran war hits pause. Read more

Built on independence

Independent merchants have long been a cornerstone of the UK construction supply chain. In a challenging market, their ability to... Read more

BMBI Report January 2026

New year off to a weak start as January Builders’ Merchant like-for-like value sales down -2.6% year-on-year. Read more