Big interview: Robert de Montigny
As Canada’s largest province by area and second most populous after Ontario, Quebec is not a bad part of the country in which to run a successful business. Certainly Novexco is aware of this, having...
Hot topic: If it’s broke, fix it!
Looking at the current trials and tribulations of the three OP big box operators in the US, there's a recurring sense of déjà vu. And now that even Staples, the darling of the OP world...
Dealer spotlight: Multipapel
To say that Spain's had a tough time of late is like asking Ron Sargent if he was happy with Staples' recent financial performance or questioning Amazon's impact on the OP industry.Every sector is affected,...
5 minutes with Amee Chande
If you weren’t doing your present job, what would you like to be doing? Photographer for National Geographic.Who is the industry figure you most admire and why? Jay Baitler: a quintessential salesman, inspirational leader and engaging...
Final Word: Laura Gale
I read Felicity Francis' "A Man’s World" Editor's Comment in June's issue of OPI and it instantly struck a chord with me. In it, she relayed a story where on a judging panel comprising...
DoJ blocks 3M/Avery deal
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) dropped a bombshell when it said in September it would file a civil antitrust lawsuit if 3M went ahead with its plans to acquire Avery’s Office and Consumer Products...
Spicers’ Pantum leap
Spicers UK & Ireland has secured an exclusive three-year distribution agreement with Chinese printer brand Pantum. Pantum is the Chinese laser printer brand made by the Ninestar group. It introduced the Pantum brand last year and,...
Waltons gets a shake-up
It's been a busy few months for Dave Jenkins, the new Managing Director of leading South African reseller Waltons. Jenkins' appointment in February 2012 marked the end of an era for the company with the...
On the right lines
When leading UK reseller office2office (o2o) published its half-yearly results at the end of August, the 14% top-line increase was due entirely to the sales generated by its Truline supply and distribution business in partnership...
California ends state contract
The state of California unexpectedly terminated its $24 million-a-year office supplies contract on 12 September.The California Department of General Services (DGS) announced the news in a small business meeting and then issued a formal bulletin...
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Podcast: Kim Leazer & Beth Freeman, FSI Office
OPI Talk speaks to mother and daughter duo Kim Leazer and Beth Freeman, part of the leadership team at family-owned US independent dealer FSI...
