25th May 2011

Mobile shopping searches treble.

In the first quarter of 2011, total retail search volumes grew by 29% compared with the same quarter

21st April 2015

Monte Carlo or Bust support for The Rainy Day Trust

We have recently heard of a “mad” fundraiser – Aaron Frogley of VADO (the taps, s

27th August 2014

More companies confirm for Big Brands Show 2014

With the 2014 Big Brands Show now just around the corner, Stax Trade Centres have given the stronges

27th October 2014

More growth in construction industry by 2018

23% growth expected in construction industry by 2018 with £12 billion being contributed to the

2nd February 2021

More help on the horizon?

We’re keeping our fingers crossed that more financial support may be on the way for retailers

7th January 2013

MPs join demand for freeze on business rates

A new survey of MPs has found that the majority wants a freeze on business rates next year.; MP

2nd November 2018

National campaign to support uk tradespeople - #paywhatyouowe

A new national campaign and petition aim to highlight the issue of unpaid and overdue invoices in t

9th March 2018

National Home Improvement Week - 12th-18th March

CONSUMERS READY – TIME FOR RETAILERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE More than 10 million UK consumers have

23rd January 2018

National Home Improvement Week - Time for retailers to get on board

Following a fantastic turn out in terms of the UK’s tops home and garden improvement supplier

26th September 2011

National minimum wage increases on 1st October

;The main rate of the national minimum wage for anyone 21 and over rises from £5.93 to &p

25th May 2011

National Minimum Wage rates for October 2011.

The National Minimum Wage rates for 2011/12 have been announced. From 1 October, the rates will be a

18th January 2023

NatWest offers free digital carbon planner for business

NatWest have released their new;‘Carbon;Planner’;tool, a free to use digi

8th January 2024

Navigating the Future: A Promising 2024 for Independent Garden Centres

A Promising 2024 for Independent Garden Centres with Stax Trade Centres As we reflect on the highs a

3rd October 2017

Nearly 600,000 Brits Are Not Being Paid The Legal Minimum Wage

A study by the Low Pay Commission (LPC) has found that;as many as 580,000 Brits could currentl

10th February 2025

Nearly 90% of UK tradespeople worry about tool theft in 2025

On The Tools survey also found that three in four UK tradespeople have had their tools stolen. New research by On The Tools has revealed that tool theft takes a toll on the mental health of all tradespeople, not just those who have been directly affected.

17th November 2015

Nearly half of all homeowners using wrong tools

A new study from Draper Tools has found that nearly half of all homeowners tackle jobs they know the

6th January 2017

New 12 sided pound launches in March

More than 1.5 billion new £1 coins have been produced by the Royal Mint ahead of its March lau

29th January 2021

New Brexit shipping regulations

New Brexit shipping measures came into place from January 1st which changed the way we import and e

14th December 2016

New business rates cause concern for retailers

The government’s revaluation of business rates, which comes into effect next April will cause

17th September 2018

New deal makes huge range of Rawlplug products available to Stax customers

;Stax Trade Centres has announced details of yet another new strategic partnership which will

4th May 2022

New Delivery Fleet Lands at Stax Head Office

Thanks to some great planning, all eight brand new vehicles were delivered to Stax Manchester on Mar

11th August 2011

New Edinburgh branch opening soon

If you would like to join the UK’s leading non food cash and carry wholesaler; we have the f

8th October 2014

New Growth expected in Garden Market - Insightful study reveals coming trends!

Sales are predicted to exceed 5bn by 2018 based on new report ; Using data from 80% of the gard

6th August 2015

New Manchester development plans revealed

Billions of pounds are set to be spent in Manchester City Centre over the coming years. City bosses