Grainger: differentiating via relationships
Grainger’s relationships with its customers are a “unique competitive advantage” said CEO DG Macpherson earlier this week on the company’s…
Resilient Q1, says Antalis
Paper, packaging and visual communications distributor Antalis has said its first quarter results represent a “resilient” performance in an unfavourable…
Furniture declines at HNI
First quarter office furniture sales at US-based manufacturer HNI were down 5.1% on an organic basis versus Q1 2018, the…
Cost savings boost Acme’s profit
Office products, first aid and cutting tools vendor Acme United grew Q1 operating profit by more than 12% as cost-saving…
eBay hits back at Amazon | Emerald comes to Europe | Amazon exits China...
A round-up of this week's office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere. Following Amazon…
Sales increase for SP Richards
First quarter sales at wholesaler SP Richards (SPR) increased by 1%, parent company Genuine Parts (GPC) has revealed in its…
EVO launches CSR initiative | Complete acquires again | Staples Canada trials same-day delivery...
A round-up of this week's office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere. UK office…
WH Smith increases focus on stationery
UK-based retailer WH Smith has extended its stationery ranges and given them more prominence in its stores, the company stated…
Lyreco Switzerland releases 2018 results
Lyreco’s Swiss subsidiary has said that an increase in the number of orders more than offset pricing pressures in 2018.…
Edding on solid ground
Writing and presentation products manufacturer edding has reported FY2018 growth in both sales and profits. Sales for the year were up…
Mixed year for Fiducial
Leading French B2B reseller Fiducial Office Solutions recently reported its full-year results for the 12 months ended 30 September 2018,…
Plaisio sales top €300 million
Greek reseller Plaisio Computers achieved top-line growth in 2018 of 8%, taking its full-year revenue to almost €309 million ($347…
Office Depot issues Q1 profit warning
Office Depot Inc has said that its first quarter results will be lower than expected, largely due to a weak…
FILA expecting US improvements
Global school, stationery, art and office products manufacturer FILA has said that its US operations are back on track in…
Massive losses for ADVEO
European wholesaler ADVEO has posted a loss for 2018 of more than €180 million ($202 million). The beleaguered firm –…
Declining paper volumes knock Antalis
European paper merchant Antalis reported a slight dip in FY2018 sales, primarily due to falling demand for paper. FY2018 sales…
Great start to 2019 for SYNNEX
IT distributor and services company SYNNEX has yet again set new quarterly records. For Q1 2019, sales were $5.2 billion,…
Tesa reports solid growth
Germany-based adhesive products manufacturer tesa ended FY2018 with strong organic sales growth of 6.8%. Sales for 2018 were €1.34 billion ($1.5…
Smiggle expands global roll-out
Australia-based high street stationery retailer Smiggle has announced new partnerships with iconic retailers via wholesale and online channels in several…
Growth continues for Cintas
Corporate apparel provider Cintas has posted yet another consecutive quarter of strong sales and profits. Q3 2019 sales were $1.68…
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Challenging Q1 for BIC
BIC’s Stationery division reported a 5.8% comparable decline in sales in its Stationery division in the first quarter, although e-commerce…