Exacompta to acquire Biella
A major acquisition in the declining filing category has been announced in Europe as Exacompta makes a €33.5 million ($38…
Alibaba focus at Office Depot presentation
Office Depot Inc’s relationship with Alibaba.com was the main talking point at an investor presentation that took place yesterday. Office…
Where will Staples Inc go with DEX acquisition?
Staples’ move for managed print firm DEX Imaging is intriguing for both office technology and office supplies resellers. Our colleagues…
When Harry met Sandy
Yesterday saw the first full business day of the biennial Essendant CORE Live trade event which this year is being…
GSA provides e-commerce update
One month before it is due to submit a report to Congress on its federal e-commerce marketplace initiative, the US…
Sycamore completes Essendant acquisition
Staples Inc has confirmed that an affiliate of its owner Sycamore Partners has completed the acquisition of North American office…
Staples Solutions accelerating decentralisation
European reseller Staples Solutions is making significant job cuts at its head office in Amsterdam as its decentralisation programme gathers…
Essendant expects Staples transaction to close soon
Following yesterday’s news that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved its acquisition by Staples, Essendant has written to its…
Conditions imposed on Staples-Essendant deal
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved Staples Inc’s proposed $482.7 million acquisition of wholesaler Essendant – but with…
SPOT appointment expected soon
Outgoing Spicers/OfficeTeam (SPOT) CEO Jeff Whiteway has told OPI that the process of recruiting his successor is nearing completion. Whiteway’s…
Staples CEO reiterates Essendant promises
Staples Inc CEO Sandy Douglas wrote to Essendant counterpart Ric Phillips earlier this week to express his “unwavering excitement” at…
NOPA concerns over GSA e-marketplace
Mike Tucker, CEO of US office products trade association NOPA, has told OPI that he is concerned that Amazon will…
Interview: Lyreco CEO Hervé Milcent aiming for PPE leadership position
Lyreco has signalled its intent to become a force in the European personal protective equipment (PPE) market following the acquisition…
Alibaba builds Silk Road to Europe
China-based online giant Alibaba has shifted its focus towards Europe. As of September, a change in direction for Alibaba became…
Tariff relief for OP industry?
Despite an apparent 90-day ceasefire on the trade war between the US and China, uncertainty still reigns. Scheduled to be…
GSA to overhaul federal acquisition schedules
The US General Services Administration (GSA) has this week announced a major restructuring of its Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) that…
Warehouse Stationery to streamline operations
New Zealand-based Warehouse Group has revealed its strategy to combat competitors. During its recent AGM, the company said it plans…
ADVEO files an insolvency proceeding
Pan-European business supplies and stationery wholesaler ADVEO has filed for an insolvency proceeding after its lenders withdrew their support for…
Depot turnaround still a work in progress
Office Depot’s third quarter earnings results this week certainly caught the eye of Wall Street and the US media as…
Industry Week gaining momentum
As many OPI readers probably know, the Business Solutions Association (BSA), the US trade association comprising manufacturers, wholesalers and manufacturer…
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Exclusive: Noble relishing new role at Complete Business Solutions
OPI catches up with Adam Noble, the Managing Director of successful UK dealer Irongate who has recently also taken on…