Garden & Outdoor Feature 2026
Dargan garden machinery: Four seasons of proven performance
As the Irish garden machinery market continues to evolve, one trend...
Rainwater & Drainage Feature 2026
Pipelife: Leading the way in Ireland
With over half a century of experience, Pipelife is one of Ireland’s leading...
Book your spot now at Ireland’s leading trade event for Home, Garden, Build and...
Visitor registration is now open for The Hardware Show 2026 - and visitor registration is completely FREE!
When: 15...
The Impact of Vacant Homes in 2026
By the end of September this year there were almost 15,000 applications for the Vacant Homes Grant, 11,000 of which are approved....
Bluestone Sales and Distribution Ltd – Meet the team
Founded in 2001 by David and Karen Bates, Bluestone Sales & Distribution is a highly regarded independent and Irish owned company selling...
Service that unlocks opportunities
One of Ireland’s leaders in keys and security hardware, Central Key & Hardware Co, champions traditional service values; the master key to...
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,...










