6th September 2018

Kaemingk announces new solar lighting distribution deal with Stax Trade Centres

Solar lighting supplier Kaemingk has announced details of a new strategic distribution deal with a

10th July 2013

Karting Challenge raises £2,000 for Rainy Day Trust

The Annual Hardware Trades Karting Challenge screeched into its 19th; year on Sunday 2nd June,

4th July 2019

Keep your customers coming back time after time

If you are one of the many tradespeople that provide a service which isn’t necessarily requir

19th February 2021

Kudos for apprentices

Latest statistics have shown that just over one in five companies who would usually take on apprent

3rd November 2014

Ladder Exchange 2014

The Ladder exchange has begun again, trade in old, potentially dangerous ladders up until the end of

24th December 2014

Latest News from the 2015 Totally Shows

The number of exhibitors appearing at the 2015 Totally DIY : Totally Tools shows is steadily mountin

15th June 2011

Less independents are closing down

"Town centres are suffering both natural and manmade damage, but independents are weathering the st

4th December 2014

Less than a month left to maximise rebate pay out

With less than a month to the end of this year’s massive cash back rebate scheme, Stax Trade C

3rd June 2016

LEYLAND TRADE BECOMES OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE PDC

Colourful paint brand Leyland Trade have signed a partnership deal with the PDC for the next two yea

18th July 2022

LochAnna launch their 2022 trade kitchen brochure

The 2022 LochAnna trade kitchen brochure has launched at Stax Trade Centres! ; LochAnna are t

10th January 2024

LOFA warns of cost rises and shipping delays

The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) is facing a new challenge in 2024 due to the ac

4th February 2025

Love Your High Street This Valentine's Day Campaign

Bira members say, "Make this Valentine's Day about more than flowers and chocolates - show some love for your local shops and keep our high streets vibrant."

5th July 2011

Lowest spending on DIY for 13 years

Since 1998 people have not spent as little on DIY as in 2010, according to the latest Lloyds TSB hom

25th January 2022

Mad March Million

It's the simple things that work best. Putting one foot in front of the other, out in the open air h

25th June 2025

Manchester Means Business: Grafters Super Group Kicks Off at Stax

Stax Manchester recently opened its doors to something a little different and the initial uptake has been really positive.

7th June 2016

Manufacturing Spotlight: 3D Printing and Construction

No doubt you’ve heard of 3D printing, you may have even seen a 3D printer in action, but coul

12th April 2019

Mark Hallows joins Stax sales team

We're thrilled to announce another major appointment which will see Mark Hallows take on the role of

7th September 2018

Marriage's bird care products to be distributed by Stax Trade Centres

Specialist bird care supplier Marriage’s has revealed a new distribution deal that will see it

29th November 2021

Mask Wearing Policy

We kindly request that in line with the government announcement and directive all customers and empl

31st October 2014

Massive growth in the UK LED Lighting market.

LED lighting is seeing increased acceptance into the mainstream lighting market. This comes after en

7th June 2012

May Retail Sales Rise with Temperatures

According to the Britch Retail Consortium KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, UK retail sales values rose 1.3

12th March 2014

Measures put in place to assist retailers who have fallen victim to flooding

Rate Relief amongst plans to help retailers affected by the recent adverse weather conditions In wha

19th September 2014

Missed Glee? Don’t worry the big brands show hosted by Stax is still to come!

With two events in October, one in Manchester one in Falkirk, it’s going to be hard to miss th

23rd August 2017

Mobile contactless payments leaped 336% in 2016

The first six months of 2017 have been a resounding success for contactless technology in general,