At h&b, we’re dedicated to helping you and your business thrive with a range of exclusive benefits – all designed to give you competitive advantage, through smarter trading.
Simply Better Purchasing
Stronger buying power, better deals.
Access leading brands and highly competitive member deals, negotiated on your behalf by our dedicated procurement specialists across a wide range of product categories.
Strong Support Network
Our network works for everyone.
Alongside 130 independent merchants, you’ll share ideas, best practice and benefit from collaborative networking events and member conferences.
Digital Buying Directory
Connect to new customers and a wider market.
Harness the power of digital with Plane & Simple, our member exclusive product sales platform for DIY customers.
Training & Skills Support
Invest in the next generation of merchanting professionals.
We support training, apprenticeships and personal development across products, operation and finance.
Preferential Member Terms
Lower costs beyond core purchasing.
Exclusive rates on Goods Not For Resale, including fuel, transaction fees, communications and more.
Support on Sustainability
Partners for a positive impact.
As well as sourcing environmentally responsible and accredited products for all our members, we’ll help you with your own Environmental, Social and Governance programme.
Powerful Own Brands
Increased margins and competitive edge.
Benefit from selling your own brands across a range of common product categories. And offer your customers the perfect combination of performance and value.