31st January 2019

Considering an Apprentice? Here's why you should...

Many tradespeople struggle to decide whether it’s worth hiring an apprentice. Of course, you

1st October 2012

Consumer confidence edges up in September

Consumer confidence edged up in September to its highest level since June 2011, providing “gro

19th June 2016

Continued Growth in the Tool Sector

According to data from GfK, sales of power tools grew yet again in 2015, though at a slower rate tha

19th January 2021

Continuing to support the tradepeoples’ charity

We were delighted to support the Rainy Day Trust’s urgent fundraising with a donation of &pou

6th May 2022

Cost Of Home Renovations On The Up

Demand for home improvements was off the scale in 2021 as 49 per cent of British homeowners found so

9th August 2023

Cost of living and social media ensure DIY boom continues

A fluctuating housing market and the rising cost of living are feeding into the ‘improve, don&

17th January 2024

Cost Of Raw Materials Set To Drop In 2024

Since 20supply chain disruptions and increased demand following the pandemic made prices of raw

15th June 2017

Could the days be numbered for the Great British queue?

We Brits love a good queue, whether it’s at the bar, to pay for goods or to enter an even, The

13th September 2014

Court ruling to reduce anti competitive card fees charged by banks

The European Court of Justice has finally backed retailers’ campaign for a competitive payment

1st February 2025

CPA predicts gradual recovery will begin this year

The Construction Products Association’s Winter forecasts show that UK construction output is set for a gradual recovery this year and next, following two challenging years that have particularly affected the two largest sectors – private housing new build and repair, maintenance and improvement (rm&i).

28th August 2017

Credit & debit card surcharges get the boot

As of next year, retailers will be banned from charging customers extra for paying by credit or deb

7th August 2018

Crown Paints introduces 100% recycled plastic containers

Crown Paints is set to launch paint containers made from 100 per cent recycled plastic – maki

13th July 2015

Cultivation Street returns with £00 up for grabs!

Cultivation Street returns in 2015 following on from a successful 2014 competition. The competition

25th January 2016

Date announced for BIRA Conference and Awards 2016

The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) will be holding our annual National Conference

9th May 2018

David Hibbert interview, Housewares Magazine

Recently David Hibbert, Joint MD of Stax Trade Centres did an interview with Housewares Magazine. We

30th June 2021

Dealing with non-paying customers

Almost every self-employed tradesperson will have to deal with a customer who doesn't pay at some p

15th February 2021

Demand for tradespeople soars

With restrictions still forcing many people to stay indoors, the demand for renovations and home im

1st March 2022

DEMAND ROCKETS FOR HEAT PUMP INSTALLERS

There’s expected to be a scale-up in demand for qualified heat pump installers as the Governme

27th February 2019

Demise of the high street

Shocking figures recently unearthed by PwC have suggested that the British high street is in turmoi

27th August 2019

Dencon Accessories celebrate over 80 years in business

Dencon Accessories Ltd are proud to celebrate over 80 years in business.; Of those 80 years, 3

19th September 2017

Dencon to attend Big Brands Show 2017

Dencon Accessories Ltd is a well established independent company with a long history of supplying hi

29th July 2015

Developers could get an easy ride for new homes

Developers are facing relaxed planning laws, to stimulate the building of more new homes. It is sugg

18th July 2023

Discover our Autumn Essentials Collection

Just like that, autumn is around the corner again.When colder weather begins, it's easy to neglect o

27th August 2019

DIY & Garden customers put convenience before brand

A study carried out by leading data provider, GlobalData has discovered that a large proportion of