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Q3 Merchant value sales rose +1.7% quarter-on-quarter but were -2.6% adrift of last year’s sales

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales for Q3 2024 were down -2.6% compared to Q3 2023, with volume sales down -2.8% and prices virtually the same (+0.2%). With one additional trading day this year, like-for-like sales (which take the number of trading days into account) were -4.1% lower.

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Merchants’ August sales fall -5.6% year-on-year in wash out summer

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in October, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in August were down -5.6% compared to the same month in 2023. Volume sales dropped -5.7% with little movement in price (+0.2%). With one less trading day this year, like-for-like value sales were down -1.1%.

Builders’ Merchant July sales edge up+0.9% year-on-year

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in September, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in July edged up +0.9% compared to the same month in 2023. There was a small increase in volume sales too (+0.6%) while prices remained flat (+0.3%). But with two more trading days this year, like-for-like value sales were down -7.9%.

Year-on-year, eight of the twelve categories performed better than Total Merchants, with Workwear & Safetywear (+27.7%), Tools (+9.8%) and Decorating (+8.8%) doing the best. The two largest categories – Heavy Building Materials (-0.2%) Timber & Joinery Products (-0.6%) – were virtually flat. Renewables & Water Saving (-28.4%) was the weakest category.

July total value sales were +11.6% higher than June, with volume sales increasing by +11.7% and little movement in price (-0.1%). Eight of the twelve categories outperformed Total Merchants

Q2 Merchant value sales down -5.8% on Q2 2023. June volumes weak. 

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales for Q2 2024 were down -5.8% compared to Q2 2023, with volume sales down -7.2% and prices up +1.5%. With two extra trading days this year, like-for-like sales (which take the number of trading days into account) were -8.8% lower.

Owlett-Jaton have continually endeavoured to reinvent their merchandising solutions, resulting in a range that is now more extensive than ever.

Following eighteen months of stringent testing via the British Board of Agrément (BBA), the ExpressFixx PV mounting system from REDtip™ has regained its MCS 012 accreditation for pitched roof installation kits.

Two employees in our operations department have accomplished a significant milestone by receiving their degrees from Staffordshire University.

We are very happy to congratulate Sarah Cooper, the dispatch shift manager, on receiving her Level 5 Operations / Departmental Manager Higher Apprenticeship.

Sarah has completed her Level 5 training and serves as both our Mental Health First Aider and Women's Representative. An impressive achievement during her five years at Owlett-Jaton.

Next, is Rob Whilding, our Despatch Manager who graduated with a Level 7 Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Executive Level) Senior Leader. Rob successfully completed his course with a Distinction.

Rob has successfully completed the Chartered Management Institute's requirements, earning the title of Chartered Fellow (FCMI CMgr). A fantastic accomplishment after two years of commitment and effort.

From everyone at Owlett-Jaton, many congratulations

Merchants’ April sales up +3.9% but down -11.0% like-for-like

 The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in June, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were up +3.9% in April compared to the same month a year ago. Volume sales increased +4.7% and prices eased -0.8%. However, with three additional trading days this year, like-for-like value sales were down -11.0%.

Builders’ Merchant Q1 value sales fell -7.2% year-on-year, as volumes slide -8.7%

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales in Q1 2024 were -7.2% down compared to Q1 2023, with volume sales falling -8.7% and prices edging up +1.6%. With one less trading day in Q1 2024, like-for-like sales (which take the number of trading days into account) were -5.7% lower.