July & August 2011
This month featuring Office National Africa, new channel distribution methods for the big boxes and Hungarian dealer Active Office
What goes in Vegas...
13 July 2011
The waft of cool, damp air as I stepped off the plane at London Gatwick on 1 July reminded me that I was returning to a British summer - not that it’s been that cold here recently. I’d been spoiled, or perhaps melted, by the dry heat of Las Vegas having attended SP Richards’ annual Advantage Business Conference (ABC).
Features
Big interview: Ryan Bidgood
15 July 2011
The history of dealer groups in South Africa is relatively new. Leading the way is Ryan Bidgood of Office National, who's out to use the powers of experience and brand to take on the biggest competition that independent dealers are facing
Hot topic: Channel evolution
13 July 2011
B2B or B2C, recession-induced or a result of an increasingly price-conscious and web-focused industry – margin pressures and a steady decline of traditional office supplies in the overall product mix are calling for new approaches to reach the end-consumer. A few recent initiatives have caught OPI’s eye…
OPI Forum
1-to-1 with Angel Andreu
14 July 2011
Name: Angel Andreu
Job Title: VP New Markets Strategy & Sales Support, EMEA
Company: Office Depot
News in depth
Green Matters
13 July 2011
OPI focuses on sustainability, the environment, and the latest news shaping the green and CSR agendas within the OP industry.
NOAPA winners celebrate in style
13 July 2011
On 27 June, in the ballroom of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, an audience of almost 2,000 attendees gathered to watch the presentation of the second NAOPA.
Sticking together
13 July 2011
Nordic independents look to strengthen programmes to combat global players
