4th December 2014

Stax Leeds hosts first Johnstone’s Day

Stax Leeds hosted their first ever Johnstone’s Day in collaboration with PPG at the Leeds bran

4th December 2014

Less than a month left to maximise rebate pay out

With less than a month to the end of this year’s massive cash back rebate scheme, Stax Trade C

1st December 2014

The Idiots on Ladders contest is having its best year to date.

Having entered its third year, the contest is far from short of idiots. Raising the importance of la

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

24th November 2014

Biggest increase in footfall for 10 years in October.

The UK’s non-food retail market boomed this year, with year on year footfall growth the strong

17th November 2014

Almost 8,000 shops now 'have no retail use'

;The Local Data Company has released figures on shop vacancy, which has remained at 13.2% throu

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

12th November 2014

Electrical contractors on more stable footing

The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has noticed that the number of business f

10th November 2014

Steady Growth Expected to Continue in Garden Leisure Market.

AMA noted a 12% growth increase in 2013 from the previous year, 2014-15 is expected to see a similar

7th November 2014

Homeowners are urged to insulate their homes

Tradesman and handymen can expect to see a boost in insulation work after recommendations from the N

5th November 2014

Fifth of UK tradesmen have to turn work away!

42% of UK tradesmen have more work than they expected. Diaries are filling and expected to get fulle

3rd November 2014

Ladder Exchange 2014

The Ladder exchange has begun again, trade in old, potentially dangerous ladders up until the end of

31st October 2014

Massive growth in the UK LED Lighting market.

LED lighting is seeing increased acceptance into the mainstream lighting market. This comes after en

29th October 2014

DIY Multiples Market - Predictions for Growth and Consumer Focus

In 2013 the DIY multiples market was worth around £6.8bn, having remained static since the sta

27th October 2014

More growth in construction industry by 2018

23% growth expected in construction industry by 2018 with £12 billion being contributed to the

13th October 2014

Successful Big Brands Shows for Stax & Wishart

Independent retailers turned out en masse for leading wholesalers Stax Trade Centres’ and Edin

8th October 2014

New Growth expected in Garden Market - Insightful study reveals coming trends!

Sales are predicted to exceed 5bn by 2018 based on new report ; Using data from 80% of the gard

8th October 2014

Successful Big Brands Show for Wishart

Independent retailers turned out en masse for leading wholesalers Wishart's Big Brands Show trade ev

6th October 2014

Glee Revitalised - Strong Bookings Already For 2015 Show

Glee was back on form last month, after dwindling numbers over the past few years. i2i Events have b

3rd October 2014

Garden Centre Clothing Sales Rise 25% Due to Cold Weather!

Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) enjoyed a 25.8% increase in sales compared to the pre

2nd October 2014

Huge turn out on opening day of The Big Brands Show 2014

Independent retailers turned out en masse for leading wholesaler Stax Trade Centres’ in-house

1st October 2014

DIY Week Awards: Going for Gold

As entry for the DIY Week Awards opens up, 16 new categories are available for outstanding retailers

26th September 2014

The Mobile Wallet – Mobile payments on the rise

The release of the new iPhone 6 comes with new feature, Apple Pay, mirroring Google Wallets contact-

24th September 2014

Garden Centre association reports 10% decline in sales at garden centres.

HTA group chair has noticed a ‘hardening of attitudes from garden centers’ reducing thei