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BHETA and Stax to hold meet the buyer event


Grow healthy together with LOFA and Perennial


LOFA has announced its partnership with Perennial, a charity working to support and promote the health of those who work in horticulture. As part of this partnership, LOFA has pledged to donate £20,000 to help Perennial in their efforts. LOFA is supporting Perennial


to promote positive health and wellbeing through sponsoring an Interactive Health Kiosk that


BHETA is to host a Meet the Buyer event with Stax Trade Centres. The event will take place on Thursday 13th October at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel, Manchester. This speed networking event allows potential suppliers to meet with a key garden and home improvement/DIY distributor, in timed 20-minute appointments. Buyers representing key product categories will


all be in


attendance and suppliers are encouraged to focus on product features and benefits, together with


cost price proposals.


Suppliers should also note that Stax will give preference to those who come prepared with a range of products rather than just single items. Sustainable credentials are key for future domestic markets and branded and own label products are always of significant interest. Stax will not consider any suppliers or products on a trial basis, in line with its ‘one in; one out’ policy. Chief


Operating


provides a unique opportunity for individuals to take a quick, private and confidential snapshot


of their physical


and mental health. The kiosk carries out a ‘health MOT’ which includes Wellbeing Age, weight, BMI, body fat content, blood pressure and heart rate which was identified as a critical issue from Perennial’s research. Taking a health MOT can take from as little as eight minutes


enabling people to self-test key indicators of


their general


health and wellbeing and walk away with a personal confidential printout of their results with a comparison to medical accepted standards. The Interactive Health Kiosk is effective as an early warning system for potential health problems such as high blood pressure. These checks will be provided in a LOFA


MKM celebrates major milestone with 100th branch opening


MKM has announced the opening of its 100th branch, which officially opened its doors


in Bromsgrove on


Friday 23rd September. The company began life as a start-up business, founded in Hull 27 years ago. From its humble beginnings with just five people in a 5,000sq ft shed, MKM now has over 2,500 employees, with branches right across the UK, except Northern Ireland.


On the day, the cutting of the ribbon to declare MKM Bromsgrove officially open was performed by David Kilburn, the joint founder of MKM and Kate Tinsley, MKM’s CEO.


The opening event attracted Officer of


BHETA, Will Jones commented, “This is a really good opportunity for suppliers not already working with Stax. As ever, we expect a big turnout, so I advise booking as soon as possible.”


hundreds of local customers, who were royally entertained by ex-Aston Villa and England footballer Dion Dublin, along with Kevin Ward, Bromsgrove’s Town Crier. Patrons from The Harry


Bennett Foundation (HB9 Foundation), a local charity set up in memory of the life of a Bromsgrove teenager, also attended the event. MKM Bromsgrove


has pledged


its ongoing support to The HB9 Foundation, with Dion


Online flooring retailer lends support to the RSPCA in Coventry


A group of volunteers from a national online retailer based in Coventry have helped improve the surroundings at a local animal rescue centre. A team of five from UK Flooring


Direct went along to the RSPCA Coventry and District Branch in Allesley, where they were given tasks such as painting an outside fence and helping to tidy up indoors to make the centre even more appealing to the staff and the animals they care for. The branch has rehomed


more than 300 animals already this year and has a waiting list of 69 dogs and 74 cats waiting for a space to come into the centre. The full day’s work came about through UK Flooring


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Direct’s Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) programme where staff are given a day of paid leave to volunteer with a charity, organisation or good cause. The RSPCA Coventry and District Branch is one of four local organisations that UK Flooring Direct, the UK’s leading online retailer of wood and laminate flooring, has partnered with to deliver its ESV programme. Staff at the company can choose to volunteer their time at one of those organisations or opt for a different cause that is close to their heart. The team that went along to the RSPCA Coventry and District Branch included staff from a number of different departments including


presenting the charity with a cheque for £1,500 on behalf of MKM. MKM’s 100th branch opening will be followed shortly with openings


in North Walsham,


Lincoln North, Bury and Manchester.


sponsored health kiosk, which will be located at industry events up and down the country. These free health checks will help contribute towards helping those who work in our industry stay healthy and safe. We are excited to be working with Perennial on this important initiative and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on those who work in horticulture.


Toolstation claims to offer everyday great value to customers with launch of new catalogue


Toolstation has launched its


latest


catalogue in stores and online, offering a wide array of


new


products, brands, and offers at amazing value that aim to help customers save money on trade-quality products during a challenging period of rising costs.


Online, on the app and in store


Toolstation will be supporting customers by showcasing its ‘Everyday Great Value’ range, which launched in August. The range aims to highlight the best value products currently on the market across various trade and DIY sectors, from plumbing fittings, electrical accessories, painting & decorating products, construction gear and more, making sure no customer is left behind.


The value range will play an important role over autumn and winter, as customers face a challenging few months of rising costs, including energy prices. As preparation for colder days and darker evenings begins, the catalogue intends to help Toolstation customers find the necessary products to help cut down energy costs.


Matt Nourse, Commercial


Above: Sarah Genner, Andrew Cryer (both UK Flooring Direct), Charlotte Hawthorne (RSPCA) with Frank the dog, Ellie Barrett, Roger Wells (both UK Flooring Direct)


the company’s sales team


and its warehouse. Charlotte Hawthorne, from the RSPCA Coventry and District Branch,


introduced the team to some of the animals – including a dog named Frank, before setting them to work.


Director at Toolstation, commented: “Now, more than ever, we know how important it is for our customers to save money on products they use frequently. That’s why we’re continually reviewing our prices to bring them great value within our range. With the launch of the new catalogue, we hope to help our customers save money on trade-quality products by giving them easier access to great value everyday essentials.”


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