Building radio for the trades
Fix Radio’s weekly audience has grown to 211,294 tradespeople in the UK between June and November, according to Nielsen, an audience measurement, data and analytics firm. Nielsen also reported that the builders station’s potential weekly audience reach had grown to 286,066 tradespeople, including those within earshot of the radio at their work site. The report […]
Screwfix pushes forward apprenticeship agenda
Screwfix is driving forward with its apprenticeship agenda as the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week. Whether it’s customers or colleagues, Screwfix says that people are at the heart of its culture, and that it champions the progression of its colleagues through its Trade Up programmes. The Trade Up programmes are retail apprenticeship programmes, aimed at […]
National Apprenticeship Week: tips for aspiring apprentices
This week (6-12 February) is National Apprenticeship Week, and to help aspiring trade apprentices, IronmongeryDirect has created an expert guide including everything to know before applying. What can I get an apprenticeship in? Apprenticeships are available in just about any career choice. Apprenticeships are particularly popular in trade careers because first-hand experience is usually essential […]
Save up to £100 with Toolstation’s new catalogue
Toolstation has launched its latest catalogue offering hundreds of new deals, and brands that aim to help customers save money on trade-quality products during a challenging period of rising costs. The launch comes after Toolstation saw unprecedented demand for its most recent catalogue, with all print versions snapped up by customers. Tradespeople and eager DIYers […]
Screwfix expands with 80 stores opened in the last year
Screwfix is on track to reach its ambition to open more than 1,000 stores across the UK, Republic of Ireland and France, following the opening of 87 stores in the past 12 months (72 in the UK, 10 in Republic of Ireland and five in France). The new stores have created more than 800 jobs […]
Toolstation celebrates 20 years with 20 deals
To celebrate its 20th year, Toolstation has unveiled 20 deals for tradespeople to help them secure the best possible prices for trade-quality products. New customers downloading the Toolstation’s app can also get an additional 10% off their first app order until 12 February. It means customers will get access to these deals through the Toolstation […]
Warm work jackets with Wind Fighter technology
Specially made for hard working people who have to keep going no matter what the elements throw at them, the Super Dux jacket collection from Carhartt has got their back. Every jacket in the new Super Dux collection features Carhartt’s Rugged Flex, Rain Defender and Wind Fighter technology, which allows for optimal movement with extra […]
Fergus releases guide on how get the most out of apprentices
As National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February) approaches, Fergus is offering some sage advice for taking on and nurturing an apprentice. The free guide, available online, helps busy tradespeople learn how to find, train, and get apprentices adding value to a trades business quickly. “Apprentices get a bit of a bad rap, but they can be […]
Brand new branch opens in Bicester
Bicester, Oxfordshire now has a large new CEF branch. The brand-new premises on Launton Trade Park covers a huge 3,880ft² of ground floor space and boasts a further 3,600ft² mezzanine to offer the widest choice of electrical essentials and accessories. Newly appointed Bicester Branch Manager Callum Machon, who has relocated after working for CEF in […]
JTL celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
JTL is marking one of the most important events on its learning calendar: National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February). During the week, the apprenticeship provider will be hosting open days at its Birmingham, Oxford and Telford centres, as well as exhibiting at four key events around the country whilst reminding employers and learners of the essential […]