VOW touts dealer strategy success
With a slew of industry awards under its belt, UK wholesaler VOW is reaping the rewards of its dealer-first approach. The…
Schultz joins SPR
US business products wholesaler SP Richards (SPR) has announced the appointment of Steve Schultz as EVP, effective 18 February. Based…
Promotion for SPR’s Lee
Chad Lee has been promoted to EVP at US wholesaler SP Richards (SPR). Lee was most recently SVP, leading both SPR’s operations and acquired…
Antalis remains resilient
European paper merchant Antalis said despite a volatile market, FY2018 sales are expected to be stable. In the company’s unaudited…
ALSO looks to improve reseller relationships
European technology distributor ALSO has reshuffled the management team at its operations in France as it looks to forge closer…
Ingram Micro welcomes new director
Global IT distributor Ingram Micro has appointed a new director to head its Cloud Business in the Middle East, Turkey,…
Amazon reports growth | Apple sales fall | The Navigator Company ups prices
Amazon has announced a solid quarter of growth in Q3 2018, as sales were up 20% to $72.4 billion and…
Sycamore completes Essendant acquisition
Staples Inc has confirmed that an affiliate of its owner Sycamore Partners has completed the acquisition of North American office…
SPOT reveals new CEO identity
UK office supplies group SPOT (Spicers/OfficeTeam) has confirmed the appointment of its new CEO following the recent departure of Jeff…
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…
Tech Data appoints Asia Pacific President
US-based IT distributor Tech Data has announced its new President for the Asia Pacific division, effective immediately. Jaideep Malhotra is…
NTS joins FusionPlus Data
Ireland-based stationery and tape distributor National Tape Sales (NTS) has partnered with UK content specialist FusionPlus Data. The new and…
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…
Monolith goes Solo
Germany-based business luggage supplier Monolith has signed an agreement to distribute Solo New York bags, briefcases and backpacks across Europe.…
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…
ADVEO Spain moves nearer liquidation
European wholesaler ADVEO has revealed that two of its subsidiaries in Spain have requested liquidation proceedings to be implemented. In…
Whiteway to step down
SPOT Group CEO Jeff Whiteway has announced that he will stand down from his role at the company. During the…
PEG increases stake in Offix
As planned, Swiss office products dealer group and wholesaler PEG has gained a majority share in Offix Holding. PEG has…
Strong final quarter for SYNNEX
IT distributor and services company SYNNEX has reported a solid end to fiscal 2018 with growth in its fourth quarter.…
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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…