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Stax appoints new sales representative


Gardening and DIY wholesaler Stax Trade Centres has revealed details of another appointment which will see Mark Hallows take on the role of area sales representative covering the north west region. This is the third appointment in recent months as the Stax sales team continues its growth.


In addition to expertise gained as a sales executive at Humbrol and Minky, Mr Hallows has spent some 25 years working for Stax. During this time his various roles have seen him working closely with DIY and tool retailers, a solid foundation from which he can help to maximise Stax business growth in the north west.


Commenting on his new role, Mark Hallows said: “Working out of our Manchester branch, I’ll be supporting existing customers to grow their sales, and targeting new business opportunities,” he said. “It’s a great role and I’m looking forward to presenting the benefits of partnering with Stax to a wider audience of independent retailers.”


BHETA makes first new appointment since restructure


The British Home Enhancement Trade Association has


announced the


(BHETA) it has


appointed Seema Grantham as its new housewares sector manager, the first appointment since


announcement


of the Association’s recent restructure.


Bringing a wealth of industry experience


to her new role


at BHETA, Ms Grantham, previously UK sales director at The Cookware Company, was responsible for leading the strategic and commercial development of the company’s


Wyevale nurseries recruits new sales trainee


Harriet Andrews from May Hill in Gloucestershire has recently joined Wyevale nurseries as a sales trainee. Nineteen-year-old Harriet is currently


developing her knowledge of the stock at Wyevale Nurseries and is working on


sales related tasks within the cash and carry team, said the company.


Ms Andrews said: “I am delighted to have joined Wyevale Nurseries as a sales


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trainee. I know I have a lot to learn and I’m very eager and excited about this opportunity.


“Prior to my role at Wyevale Nurseries, I worked at Fleurie Nursery in Chichester as a stock control and sales support assistant. I also attended Pershore College and gained a Level 3 extended diploma in Horticulture.” In her spare time, Ms Andrews enjoys horse riding and being out and about in the countryside.


UK brands as well as developing successful long-term relationships with key retailers including John Lewis, Dunelm and other key accounts. In her new role at BHETA, Ms Grantham will be charged with supporting existing members with added value initiatives and enhanced plans in the housewares sector as well as increasing the membership base through recruitment.


her new role: “I look forward to contributing


Ms Grantham commented on to


members’ involvement with the improving


Association while adding value to their businesses.”


Will Jones, chief operating officer at BHETA added: “Seema joins us at a particularly exciting time in BHETA’s history. Our recent restructure moves us into a new era where we can spearhead new initiatives to provide added value for our members.


Squire’s partners with Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care


Squire’s Garden Centres has announced it is partnering with Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care for its Open Gardens season 2019. This is an important fundraising event for the charity the company has said, which supports 250 patients, carers and their families every day in their own homes, at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham, and at the Beacon Centre in Guildford. Sarah Squire, chairman of Squire’s Garden Centres explained: “This is a lovely opportunity to share your enjoyment of your own garden with like- minded visitors.”


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“Real solutions for


real people”


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We’ve developed a series of programmes designed specifically to meet the needs of a changing population that adapt over time and can be


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