Step 2: Be Knowns – How to build reputation in today’s market
A neighbour might recommend your store, but 8 out of 10 customers now check online before they buy. If your online profile...
Understanding profitability in the Hardware / Building Materials and Timber Industry and how salespeople...
Top line sales are for egos - it’s the bottom line that counts.
That line always gets people’s attention....
When sustainability evolves towards competitive advantage
Nordströms - pioneering a Net-Zero future in DIY & Trade.
Our colleague and friend Thierry Coeman has provided an...
AI at the counter: The next frontier for builders merchants
For generations, the builders’ merchant counter has been the heartbeat of our industry, a place where relationships are built, advice is given,...
Dulux Aquamax
Dulux are determined to make a positive impact on your business, your clients, their projects and communities...
Topline Makes Major Investment for the Future
On October 23rd, Topline celebrated another seminal day in its Group’s 54-year history with the official opening...
Building Connections With Octabuild
Octabuild hosted its second ‘Building Connections’ lunch in The Westbury, Dublin, during November, bringing together builders’ merchants and industry leaders from across...
United Hardware Celebrates Excellence In Irish Retail At 2025 ‘United In Excellence Awards’
United Hardware honoured outstanding achievement and innovation at its 6th annual ‘United in Excellence Awards’ ceremony, held at The Galmont Hotel, Galway,...
HAI Study Tour To Stockholm – A Brief Snapshot Of The Swedish DIY &...
Hardware Association Ireland`s (HAI) recent study tour, on Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd October, took participants to the vibrant heart of Scandinavia,...
Pipelife Eco Renewable Training Academy – Keep Up to Date and Enhance Your Knowledge
Renewable Heating Systems have become an important area for the building services industry. Understanding how to provide these sources, systems and applications...










