19th August 2016

4 Reasons Graphene Could Change The Trades Forever

First things first, what exactly is Graphene? To put it simply, Graphene is a material. However, it

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

16th August 2016

Big Brands Show 2016 Set to be the Biggest Ever

Our Big Brands show is now in its sixth year, and it’s set to be the biggest in the history o

12th August 2016

DIY Shoot raises £9k for Rainy Day Trust

More than £9,000 was raised for the home improvement industry charity, the Rainy Day Trust, by

4th August 2016

4 Ways to Encourage Word of Mouth Referrals

As a tradesperson, you’re no doubt aware that one of the best leads you can get is a word of m

1st August 2016

5 Reasons Tradesmen Should Take on Apprentices

One topic that comes up regularly within the trade is apprentices and whether they’re worth th

14th July 2016

Bristol Customer WINS £5,000 Kitchen

In a recent promotion all customers across all 6 Stax branches who received a kitchen quote were au

14th July 2016

Stax Glasgow invests in New Delivery Fleet

; ; ; ; ; ; ; Stax are investing in a brand new fleet of deliver

14th July 2016

4 Reasons Independent Retailers Should Embrace E-Commerce

E-Commerce is simply the buying and selling of goods and services over a website or electronic netw

1st July 2016

Trade Time: 5 Tips for Job Quoting Success

Quoting for jobs can be the worst part of any trade. It’s time you don’t get paid for a

28th June 2016

Chinese Delegation Visits Stax

Stax Manchester recently played host to a number of Chinese delegates who were on their way to the C

23rd June 2016

Former Shadow Business Secretary to speak at bira’s High Street Conference

The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) will welcome former Shadow Business Secretary,

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

16th June 2016

Stax Birmingham receive recognition from PPG

Simon Bennet and Billy Irving from Stax Birmingham branch paint section have been presented with an

16th June 2016

GORILLA GLUE STICKS WITH TV

Gorilla Glue goes from strength to strength with the start of its £1.6 million heavyweight TV

15th June 2016

2015 saw the smallest increase of independents in 6 years

According to new data from the Local Data Company (LDC) and British Independent Retailers Associatio

10th June 2016

All systems go for triple bill at Stax Edinburgh

Stax Edinburgh is really ramping up their incentivised activities in 2016 with a hat trick of great

7th June 2016

Manufacturing Spotlight: 3D Printing and Construction

No doubt you’ve heard of 3D printing, you may have even seen a 3D printer in action, but coul

6th June 2016

4 Ways Trades Can Use Facebook to Generate Leads

; ; Facebook is a powerful tool. There’s no denying it. Not only is it a great way t

6th June 2016

What can independent retailers learn from the demise of BHS?

This week it has been announced that BHS is to close its doors for the very last time, with the loss

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

3rd June 2016

LEYLAND TRADE BECOMES OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE PDC

Colourful paint brand Leyland Trade have signed a partnership deal with the PDC for the next two yea

1st June 2016

Join us for the Stax Trade Kitchen Rendezvous

This month each of our 6 nationwide cash and carry branches will be taking turns to host The Stax Tr

18th May 2016

The Rainy Day Trust targets regions in poverty awareness drive

The Rainy Day Trust (RDT) is launching a campaign to raise awareness about potential poverty among