9th July 2025

New SecurLec Catalogue Launches – Helping Fill the Gap in Electrical Supply

With recent changes in the UK electrical supply chain, now more than ever, retailers and installers need a reliable source of electrical products. That’s why Stax has made a strategic investment in the SecurLec brand – helping to fill the gap and offer customers a seamless alternative.

10th July 2013

New showroom now open in Stax Leeds

Leading wholesaler, Stax Trade Centres, has recently unveiled their new kitchen and bathroom showro

10th July 2015

New Totally Show format gathers momentum

Totally Tools organiser Brintex is delighted to report strong support for the new format and timing

3rd December 2015

No more travel delays for Stax Manchester customers

More than 12 months of delays on the East Lancs Road have finally come to an end, which is great new

31st August 2018

On average, tradespeople earn thousands of pounds more than graduates

It’s good news for those who ditched a University education in favour of an apprenticeship as

17th August 2016

On your bike for 6 lucky Stax customers

To celebrate the Tour de France in July, Stax teamed up with Bostik and offered our customers the ch

23rd February 2021

On your marks...

It’s hard to say exactly how much longer restrictions might be in place, but with the vaccine

1st June 2013

ONE BATTERY, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES - Enter to win £1,000 of tools

This year Ryobi have launched another nation-wide TV campaign campaign to highlight their extensive

15th November 2011

One in 10 retail searches now on mobiles, says BRC

Online retail searches are growing as people use the internet to hunt down bargains, according to th

29th November 2017

Online Searches Continue to Rise Throughout 2017

The search volumes in UK retail continued its upward trend by 9% across all devices during the thir

24th May 2017

Online spending jumps by more than a quarter within the last two years

Online transactions have jumped by a massive 28% in the last two years according to the latest rese

27th August 2019

Opportunities for women in trade industries

Over recent years, many companies within the trade industry have been having difficulty in filling

2nd May 2019

Outdoor plant sales on the up

The sales of outdoor plants have continued to rise, reaching a dominatingly high level by the end o

29th May 2014

Over £300k of prizes means Everyone’s a Winner at Stax!

This summer we are giving our customers the chance to win a total prize pot of more than £250,

3rd January 2013

Paul appointed new Show Director

Brintex, organisers of the Totally DIY & Totally Tools shows, has appointed a new show director

30th June 2021

Peat compost sales banned by 2024

Garden Centres across the United Kingdom will need to diversify by 2024 after new rules will see th

27th November 2014

Penguins best sellers in garden centres!

; Penguins have quickly picked up in sales as we head into the Christmas season. Most likely ha

20th January 2022

Pennies From Heaven

All charities need sustainable and regular income that just trickles in to keep things afloat, The

23rd September 2015

Plastic Bag charges to be introduced

From October 5th 2015, all large retailers in England will be required by law to charge for the use

9th May 2023

Plumbers set to be most in demand trade in 2023

Plumbers and heating engineers are expected to be the most in demand trade in 2023, new data conduct

15th September 2014

Poor service chipping away at consumer loyalty and confidence

Customer service specialist KANA finds 30% of consumers are experiencing a decline in loyalty to ret

14th November 2014

Poor website design reduces online traffic by 78%

As online sales continue to increase across markets a new study from Digital River has found that 86

29th November 2023

Prepare for snow day sales, top tips for retailers

Although winters in the UK are predominantly milder than previous years, there is still an average o

4th June 2018

Preventing van & tool theft

Van and tool theft is on the rise in the UK, with the number of reported cases rocketing 30% last y