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

22nd September 2014

Retail crime conference 2014

Get up to date with emerging crime trends and learn to operationalize practical solutions to retail

19th September 2014

Missed Glee? Don’t worry the big brands show hosted by Stax is still to come!

With two events in October, one in Manchester one in Falkirk, it’s going to be hard to miss th

17th September 2014

Scottish Independence – The vote and the changing landscape

As the referendum approaches its possible that on friday the headlines will read “Disunited Ki

16th September 2014

Evo-Stik Increased sales opportunity through October!

Evo-Stik is pushing its whole range throughout October with a 4 week TalkSport radio campaign. Evo-S

16th September 2014

Ambassador Launches New Wild Bird Care Range

The Ambassador garden brand from Stax Trade Centres have recently launched a new high quality wild b

15th September 2014

Poor service chipping away at consumer loyalty and confidence

Customer service specialist KANA finds 30% of consumers are experiencing a decline in loyalty to ret

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

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

11th September 2014

Stax launch new Ambassador ranges at Glee

One of the UK’s leading garden wholesalers, Stax Trade Centres, will be returning to Glee for

27th August 2014

Stax Trade Centres welcomes new Sales Representatives

Phil Trantham has joined leading none food cash and carry, Stax Trade Centres, as the company’

27th August 2014

More companies confirm for Big Brands Show 2014

With the 2014 Big Brands Show now just around the corner, Stax Trade Centres have given the stronges

14th August 2014

FrogTape® Launches for Gloss & Satin Paints

FrogTape® is launching a new masking tape specifically for gloss and satin paints. The launch of