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The Month


An update on the month’s events.


News Extra


How can you use net promoter scores to rate your business?


Business Helpdesk How Clean Air Zones might affect transport.


People


Movers, shakers and 10 minutes with...


Comment and Opinion Views from our guest columnists.


Merchant Focus When Lawsons say family-ethos, they really mean it.


Logistics focus


Wienerberger is making it easier to order bricks. .


Roofing focus How can merchants and manufacturers work better together


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Bathrooms and Showers BPS opens new showroom


Bathrooms and Showers Saniflo has launched a campaign to boost sales.


Insulation


Fire safety and acoustics issues are coming to the fore.


Timber


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What’s happening with wood? IT


The digital evolution.


BMF Industry Voice News and views from the BMF.


Product News The latest from suppliers. And Finally


News, the odd slot and the crossword.


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Bathrooms and Showers Trends and developments in the bathroom sector.


With more time on your hands and some extra cash in your pocket, it’s up to you how you spend it! August 2018 www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net 3


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