by Jennie Ward | Merchant and Supplier, News
Merchants looking to grow their business have the choice of either opening a greenfield site and building from the bottom up or acquiring a competitor business. But buying a branch from one business and integrating it into a different business and culture can be a...
by Jennie Ward | Merchant and Supplier, News
Suppliers typically place a great deal of focus on maintaining their existing product ranges, especially when those products are successfully integrated into a market and have been well received by customers. With margins getting tighter and the cost of investment and...
by Jennie Ward | Merchant and Supplier, News
Merchant businesses often have significant numbers of trade accounts, but the average spend and number of lines per ticket can often be very low. Raising these values is key to boosting business growth and improving your bottom line. Here, based on years of experience...
by Jennie Ward | Merchant and Supplier, News
Planning a new branch opening can take many months, but the hard work doesn’t stop once you’ve cut the ribbon and opened the doors – in fact it’s just beginning. Here are some top tips on how to make sure a new branch succeeds in those crucial early months. A crucial...
by Jennie Ward | Consultant & PE, Contech, Merchant and Supplier, News
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has set out three key enablers to deliver its ‘Innovation Journey’ – Digital, Whole-life performance and Manufacturing. As part of this plan, there is an increasing focus on growing the proportion of off-site...
