Keywords: US, Annual, Review, 2011, office, products
US Annual Review 2011
- Special Publication
- 8 December 2011
OPI US Annual Review 2011 featuring part two of the Neil Austrian interview, government contracts, technology, big boxes, alternative channels and a review of the biggest news stories of the year.
Editor's comment
There is a good reason why the iconic image of Uncle Sam graces the cover of this year’s US Office Products Industry Annual Review. As a recognised national personification of the American government, he ties in with one of the main themes of this special publication – government contracts.
Big interview: Neil Austrian part two
In part two of OPI’s interview with Neil Austrian, the Office Depot CEO hits out at public sector auditors and defends former BSD President Steve Schmidt.
Alternative channels
Kmart, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Walgreens, Amazon, eBay – it’s no wonder OP specialists are feeling the pressure from the alternative retail channels, particularly during one all-important season.
Government contracts
Independent dealers continue to make inroads into the big-box-dominated government business, but perhaps not at the rate they would have hoped for.
Year in review
Mergers, acquisitions, appointments and new structures; the past year in office products has thrown up some interesting developments
Big boxes
Last year the independents made great strides in snatching market share from the big boxes, so what have they been up to in 2011 to defend their positions? Read on for an overview.
Technology
Happily burdened with the obstinate reputation of being the great business leveller, technology in all its guises has been another powerful business motivator in 2011.
Forward thinking
2011 has thrown up possibly more questions for the OP industry than answers, leaving much up in the air for 2012.
Wholesalers
As with many companies in 2011, improvements in overall market conditions proved to be something of a tease for wholesalers.
NAOPA 2011
The night glittered during the North American Office Products Awards (NAOPA) 2011, which took place during SP Richards’ ABC in Las Vegas.
