20th December 2024

Independent retailers face mixed outlook for 2025 after challenging year says Bira

Independent retailers have weathered one of their most challenging years in 2024, with multiple headwinds affecting the sector, according to Bira.

20th December 2024

Independent retailers face mixed outlook for 2025 after challenging year says Bira

Independent retailers have weathered one of their most challenging years in 2024, with multiple head

9th November 2024

Independent retailers urged to get involved in upcoming national event for small businesses

Independent retailers are being urged to spread the word about Small Business Saturday, which celebr

11th February 2025

Independent trade association warns of 'troubled times ahead' despite interest rate cut

A leading independent retail body has warned that retailers across Britain face troubled times ahead despite today's Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.5%, as the Bank halves its growth forecast for 2025 to just 0.75%.

5th June 2016

Independents told: “Target the grey pound”

A recent forum hosted by the British Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) saw a number of speakers

23rd May 2013

Independents' Day

Once again, July 4th has been declared a nationwide day for the public to shop at independent retail

30th May 2012

independents’ day 4th July 2012

Skillsmart Retail and its supporters are teaming up with local retailers across the country to celeb

8th November 2019

Industry charity supporting people at Christmas

Bryan Clover, CEO of the Rainy Day Trust, on how the Rainy Day Trust is planning to help people thi

28th February 2017

Industry leader gets behind Rainy Day Trust CEO challenge

International, independently-owned housewares company, Addis Housewares has teamed up with the Rainy

15th June 2011

Inflation still at 4.5%

The Office for National Statistics found that, just like in April, inflation stays at a two-and-a-ha

24th July 2015

Interest Rates ‘could’ rise

Governor of The Bank of England, Mark Carney has suggested that UK interest rates could rise at &lsq

11th March 2024

Introducing Stax Trade VIP: Earn Cashback on Every Kitchen Purchase!

Attention kitchen fitters! Are you looking for a rewarding partnership that not only delivers top-qu

8th January 2025

Introducing the New Stax Website: A Better Way to Shop

We are so proud to give you exclusive access to the pre-launch version of our website. Designed with our members in mind, the new platform promises to make shopping at Stax faster and easier - whether online or in-branch.

8th January 2025

Introducing the New Stax Website: A Better Way to Shop

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our brand-new website. Designed with our mem

5th May 2022

Ironmongery Giant M.P Smith & Co Gets a Fresh Look

Ironmongery importer & distributor M.P. Smith & Co has plans to expand into niche markets af

25th August 2017

Is 24 hour retail a thing of the future?

Recent comments from London Mayor, Sadiq Khan about the need for London to echo cities like New Yor

2nd May 2019

Is the gardening industry's future in jeopardy?

Statistics unearthed following a survey carried out by Hayes Garden World, a Cumbrian garden centre

7th February 2018

Is the tradesman stereotype out of date?

We’ve heard them all before! Stereotypes about tradespeople are rife and as many of us in the

26th August 2016

Is Your Business Listed on Google?

Being listed on Google is a great way to drive awareness or new leads, many tradesmen and retailers

31st January 2019

Is Your Checkout Process Optimised?

Hopefully, a lot of your day as a retail merchant is taken up ringing up sales for your customers.

16th April 2025

ISO Certified - And Proud to Be!

We are delighted to announce that we have retained our status ISO 9001:2015 certified company.

18th November 2016

It’s Never Too Late to Win Great Prizes with Stax Predictor

The beginning of the 2016/17 SPFL season also marked the launch of Stax Predictor, a chance for Sco

4th October 2024

Jobs That Need Doing In The Autumn

It’s time for gardeners to be preparing their gardens for winter and the following spring. In

12th September 2014

Just 2 days to Glee

With thousands of new interesting products to give your range that edge over the competition, we&rsq