Screwfix Live 2022 is back in Farnborough!
Screwfix Live is back in Farnborough! After two years of bringing the largest trade and DIY exhibition to its customers’ fingertips virtually, Screwfix is delighted to welcome its customers back in person to this hugely popular event. Participants who register and visit the event will have the chance to put their hands on exclusive deals […]
50% of tradespeople worried about getting burnt while working outside
More than one-in-five tradespeople don’t wear sun protection when on the job, research commissioned by Toolstation has found, despite 67% wearing it while on holiday. The poll conducted by one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies also found that 58% had suffered from sunburn while working outside. Nearly half (47%) […]
Revealed: The 10 customer habits that tradespeople find most annoying
New research has revealed the customer behaviours that tradespeople find most annoying and being watched while they work tops the list. The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, found that more than two in five (41%) tradespeople find it irritating when clients won’t leave them alone while working. Being constantly asked how they’re getting on is another […]
Four in five UK electricians don’t feel confident discussing sustainability
Sustainability is a growing concern for customers when hiring tradespeople, but four in five (80%) UK electricians are unaware how to make their work more eco-friendly. A new study by ElectricalDirect found that a quarter (25%) of clients are now more eco-conscious than they used to be, and over the last year, more than a fifth […]
Screwfix awarded Best Customer Experience
Screwfix has been honoured at the highly esteemed Retail Week Awards which celebrates excellence within the retail sector. The award was presented at a special evening held on 26th May 2022 at Old Billingsgate in London, during which Screwfix received the prestigious award for ‘Best Customer Experience’ with Screwfix Sprint, Screwfix’s hyper convenient 60-minute same-day […]
Eight ways tradespeople can make their work more sustainable
For World Environment Day (5th June), an expert has shared advice on how tradespeople can make their work more sustainable. Improving sustainability can benefit both the planet and your business, as customers are growing increasingly likely to favour tradespeople with green credentials. Recent research by ElectricalDirect, the specialist retailer of electrical products, found that a […]
ElectricalDirect powers up its new customer referral programme
ElectricalDirect has launched a keenly anticipated referral programme, enabling its customers to earn discounts off their orders together with their friends. Using the ‘Refer a Friend’ programme, powered by MentionMe, customers shopping with ElectricalDirect can encourage others to enjoy all the benefits of shopping with the supplier and take advantage of its lightning quick delivery […]
Toolstation launches ‘Crown Tools’ to celebrate jubilee
Toolstation has created an opulent toolkit to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. The regal set of tools were created for Toolstation by designer Elizabeth Melinek, who has over 20 years’ experience, and took two days to create. The Crown Tools set includes an adjustable wrench, a claw hammer, a chisel, a trowel and a mixing paddle […]
Costs down as well-paid sparkies take a well-earned break in April
The cost of hiring a self-employed electrician dropped last month as “well-paid sparkies took a well-earned break” during the Easter holidays, according to Hudson Contract. Hudson Contract said average weekly earnings for electrical subcontractors fell by 7.8% to £1,031 in April and matched the same month in 2021. Ian Anfield, Managing Director of Hudson Contract, […]
Travis Perkins welcomes findings into developing the next generation
Travis Perkins welcomes the publication of the All Party Parliamentary Group’s (APPG) SME House Builders report on improving skill levels and delivering more apprentices, including those entering the sector for the first time, or joining the industry at any age after career changes or breaks. The report follows a call for evidence from the APPG […]