April sales up 25% for garden centres

The exceptionally good weather in April obviously inspired consumers to give their garden a spring m

Published 9th June 2011

Britain’s economy could be seeing a £4.5bn boost from customers shopping on their mobile phones by 2016 according to research carried out by the online auction site eBay.

There could even be a further £13bn growth by 2021, with an increase in people using their mobiles for more than just making a phone call.

For retailers this means getting their websites m-commerce ready and jumping on the train of mobile shopping in order not to miss out on the growing sales.

However, Verdict research found that the boost is being slowed down by bad mobile broadband connections, coverage and speeds. One third of buyers using their mobile handsets were unable to complete a purchase due to problems with their mobile broadband. The extra cost of using the web on the go is another factor that goes against mobile buying; it was an issue to 80% of shoppers.

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20th November 2025

Getting Winter-Ready with Stax

Every year, as soon as the first frost hits, it’s the same story. Shelves empty fast, demand for winter essentials skyrockets, and retailers scramble to restock heaters, de-icing salt, security lights, and torches. But the retailers who truly thrive in the colder months are the ones who plan ahead.

14th November 2025

Management team takes the helm in Stax Trade Centres buyout.

Stax Trade Centres Ltd. is embarking on an exciting new era with the announcement of a management buyout, a move that seamlessly continues its 44-year legacy of stability and success. The deal sees Purchasing Director Simon Wright and Operations Director Nigel Wright step into the roles of Joint Managing Directors, confidently steering the company into its next chapter.

29th July 2025

Bira welcomes Government's new product safety laws

Bira has backed the government's move to hold online marketplaces to the same high standards as high street shops, following Royal Assent of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act.

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