6th May 2022

Should I File My Tax Return Early?

April has passed, which means we’ve just started a new tax year. Do you know what that also me

29th November 2017

Should Trade Businesses be Active in the Community?

Tradespeople and trade businesses of all kinds possess skills that can be put to good use within th

9th March 2024

Significant Price Reduction Announcement

Stax Trade Centres, a leading non-food wholesaler catering to independent retailers and tradespeople, is pleased to announce a series of substantial price reductions across a wide range of product categories, effective immediately.

16th December 2014

Skill gap draws overseas bricklayers to £1000 a week.

Some companies in London have hired Portuguese bricklayers due to shortage of skilled Brits. Researc

14th September 2020

Small businesses get bounce back loan boost

Many small businesses have benefited from the Government's Bounce Back Loans scheme providing loans

11th December 2013

Smaller Retailers get Rate Relief

In the Autumn Statement on Thursday, the government threw a lifeline to the UK’s long-sufferin

17th October 2017

Smaller Trade Business Owners Tend to Reinvest More

According to an analysis of figures from Companies House, the amount of money that smaller trade fi

27th August 2019

Smartphones continue to dominate online sales

According to quarterly data from IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, online shoppers spent more mo

22nd August 2017

Spike in construction safety fines

In February 2016 tougher penalties for safety and corporate manslaughter offences were introduced r

14th December 2016

Spring Fair set to launch DIY Sector for Spring Fair 2017

Spring Fair, has announced the addition of an all-new DIY sector for the 2017 show, taking place at

2nd November 2016

Spring Fair... Amazing Brands, Incredible Retailers

Spring Fair is the UK’s No.1 trade show for gift and home, welcoming more than 60,000 visitors

10th May 2024

Spring Safety: Essential Tips for Trade Professionals in Gardening, Landscaping, and DIY Projects

As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, trade professionals in gardening, landscap

1st April 2025

Spring statement fails to address high street crisis

Retailers association says spring statement fails to address high street crisis.

30th June 2022

SPRING/SUMMER INTERIOR TRENDS FOR 2022

THE MOST UNMISSABLE SPRING/SUMMER INTERIOR TRENDS FOR 2022 2021 brought with it so much uncertainty

20th June 2017

Starting an ecommerce journey: what are the options?

So often we see that technology is the key to success, and failure to stay up-to-date can really co

23rd January 2014

Stax Big Activity Week 22nd - 28th March

The ever-popular Stax Big Activity Week is set to return to all branches this March! From the 22nd &

2nd January 2014

Stax & Wishart 2014 garden collection is here!

The 2014 Stax & Wishart Garden Collection was launched on the 4th of December. Alongside the sig

4th November 2013

Stax & Wishart Buoyed by Successful Glee Show

Leading wholesalers and suppliers to the garden industry, Stax & Wishart once again exhibited at

14th August 2017

Stax achieves mark of confidence with ISO 9001 certification

In Spring 2017, we celebrated achieving the coveted Quality Management System (QMS) standard, ISO 90

13th August 2019

Stax acquires MP Smith

Stax Trade Centres has announced that it has purchased hardware and ironmongery manufacturer M.P. S

4th December 2012

Stax and Ambassador sponsor DIY Week Retailer Awards

The annual DIY Week awards are one of the highlights in the industry’s social calendar, with a

15th September 2017

Stax and Paroh put pen to paper and agree national distribution deal

Continuing to demonstrate our commitment to creating further diversity and providing quality option

16th October 2019

Stax and Primeur agree exclusive distribution deal on recycled range

Pictured from left: Sarah McLafferty (Primeur), Simon Wright (Stax Trade Centres), Jenny Douthwaite

26th May 2011

Stax at NMBS.

Stax are delighted to announce that they have recently become a preferred supplier to the NMBS (Nati