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August 29, 2023
Q2 value sales up +7.6% on Q1, with volume up +11.3% and prices down -3.3%
Quarter-on-quarter, total value sales from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants climbed +7.6% in Q2 2023 compared to January to March 2023. Growth came from stronger volumes (+11.3%) as prices were -3.3% lower. With four less trading days in the most recent period, like-for-like sales were +14.8% higher in April to June than Q1.
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July 31, 2023
Did you know we offer the largest range of Drywall screws in the industry?
Under the well-known and trusted Unifix brand, we offer over 100 lines of drywall screws – the biggest range available from a single wholesaler.
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July 25, 2023
Merchant value sales fall again in May
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales down by -6.0% in May compared to the same month in 2022. Volume sales fell -15.1% with price inflation of +10.8%. With one less trading day in May 2023, like-for-like sales were -1.3% lower.
Eight of the twelve categories sold more this year than in May 2022. Renewables & Water Saving (+41.8%) grew the most, followed by Decorating (+10.2%) and Workwear & Safetywear (+5.9%). Landscaping (-13.4%) and Timber & Joinery Products (-18.2%) were the weakest.
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July 03, 2023
Owlett-Jaton - the UK and Ireland's leading wholesale supplier of fasteners, fixings, and associated products to the distributor and merchant trade offers more than 30,000 product lines, making us the largest stockholder in the industry. With a comprehensive stock range in depth, volume, and continuity of supply, we are recognised for offering a complete wholesale solution.
We strive to remain at the forefront of changing market demands; by listening and responding to our customers’ requirements we ensure that our product range is the most comprehensive within our industry sector.
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June 23, 2023
Merchant value sales fall -9.0% in April as volumes drop -20.2%
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales down by -9.0% in April compared to the same month in 2022. Volume fell -20.2% with price inflation of +14.0%. Taking trading day differences into account, like-for-like sales were -4.0% lower as April 2023 had one less trading day than the same month in the previous year.
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June 01, 2023
Our customer download centre provides instant access to digital copies of all of our catalogues, as well as marketing support for customers.
To support our customers, we have developed a range of downloadable marketing materials to display in-store.
The range of posters showcase features, benefits and range highlights, and are ideal for in-store advertising. All are available in two sizes, A3 and A1.
Brands include Unifix, JCP, Thunderbolt, JRP and Vortex.
All can be downloaded instantly and printed.
Visit our marketing materials download centre here: https://www.owlett-jaton.com/marketing-materials -
May 24, 2023
Q1 2023 sales drop -2.3% as volumes tumble -16.4%
Total value sales data from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants shows Q1 2023 recorded a -2.3% drop in year-on-year growth, with volume sales falling -16.4% countered by +16.9% price inflation.
With one more trading day this year, like-for-like value sales were -3.8% lower.
Nine of the 12 categories sold more in Q1 2023 compared to the previous year with Renewables & Water Saving starting the year in pole position (+42.3%). Workwear & Safetywear (+14.9%), Decorating (+13.9%) and Plumbing, Heating & Electrical (+12.8%) also performed well. Services (-4.5%), Timber & Joinery Products (-15.3%) and Landscaping (-18.3%) all sold less.
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May 10, 2023
Designed with electrical wholesalers and those wishing to stock electrical essentials, our new electrical brochure contains everything you need.
The 48-page catalogue features a variety of items ideal for the electrical trade and includes:Woodscrews
Trade Tubs
Plastic Plugs
Wall Screws
Machine Screws
Cable Clips
Mickey Pins
And much more.
Download your copy here or contact your local Owlett-Jaton sales office for a hard copy. -
April 27, 2023
Marginal value growth in year-on-year merchant sales in February
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales were up +0.8% in February compared to the same month in 2022. This growth was driven exclusively by price inflation (+14.9%) as volume sales fell -12.2%. There was no difference in trading days.
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April 20, 2023
We are excited to announce the launch of our Vortex site case. The Vortex high-performance multi-purpose woodscrew is now available in a handy site case. The site case is available to purchase in two options, a retail pack of 5 and as an individual unit.