OPI RSS Feed :: News http://www.opi.net OPI RSS Feed :: News en-gb Sales and profit up at Warehouse http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/sales_and_profit_up_at_warehouse Andy Braith New Zealand stationery retailer Warehouse Stationery has seen an encouraging increase in both like for like sales and operating profit in the first half of its 2009/10 trading year. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/sales_and_profit_up_at_warehouse Executive appointment at School Specialty http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/executive_appointment_at_school_specialty Andy Braith School Specialty has named a new head of its Educational Resources Group. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/executive_appointment_at_school_specialty Staples relaunches B2B website http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/staples_relaunches_b2b_website Andy Braith Staples has consolidated its B2B web presence in the US with a new website, StaplesAdvantage.com as the company positions itself as a single source for all business needs. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/staples_relaunches_b2b_website United signs distribution agreements http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/united_signs_distribution_agreements Andy Braith United Stationers has reached distribution agreements with Cosco and Canon. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/united_signs_distribution_agreements ‘Max introduces reusable shipping bins http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/lsquomax_introduces_reusable_shipping_bins Andy Braith OfficeMax is launching a reusable shipping bin programme for its contract customers in an effort to cut down on waste. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/lsquomax_introduces_reusable_shipping_bins Corwell owners set up healthcare foundation http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/corwell_owners_set_up_healthcare_foundation Andy Braith The owners of Hungarian OP wholesaler Corwell have established a healthcare foundation in support of medical treatment for children. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/corwell_owners_set_up_healthcare_foundation ‘Max launches private tech brand http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/lsquomax_launches_private_eos_brand Andy Braith OfficeMax has launched a new private label brand for technology products and accessories. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/lsquomax_launches_private_eos_brand HobbyCraft could go for £100 million http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/hobbycraft_could_go_for_100_million Andy Braith UK arts and craft retailer HobbyCraft could be sold for up to £100 million (US$149 million), it has been reported. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/hobbycraft_could_go_for_100_million Kirchhoff leaves ACCO http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/kirchhoff_leaves_acco Andy Braith ACCO has announced that its EVP, Product Generation Organisation, Kriss Kirchhoff, has voluntarily resigned from the company. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/kirchhoff_leaves_acco West coast rep groups merge http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/west_coast_rep_groups_merge Andy Braith US manufacturer rep firms The Godfrey Group and Meucci & Associates have announced the merger of the two companies. http://www.opi.net/e_news/march_2010_news/west_coast_rep_groups_merge