School Specialty targets profitability
Leading US school and curriculum supplies reseller School Specialty has said it has walked away from some large, low-margin business…
FedEx ends Amazon shipping | ISSA names new board | ECI releases new data...
This week’s round-up of business supplies-related news from around the web. FedEx severs ties with Amazon FedEx will no longer…
FILA getting back on track
Stationery, school and art supplies manufacturer FILA has said results at its key European and North American operations are improving.…
Record spending for back-to-class
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has said it expects record spending on back-to-school (BTS) and back-to-college (BTC) supplies in the…
WB Mason enhances e-commerce experience | ISSA reports on Canadian and African shows |...
This week’s round-up of business products stories from around the globe. WB Mason upgrades e-commerce capabilities US mega dealer WB…
Profits fall for School Specialty
Sales grew during FY2018 for educational supplies reseller School Specialty, although profits were down. Sales in Q4 2018 totalled $114…
Messe Frankfurt acquires Clean Show | Amazon to expand in London | BIC celebrates...
Messe Frankfurt has purchased the Clean Show. The US trade fair for textile care Is held every two years and…
School Specialty reports shipping delays
Educational supplies reseller School Specialty has reported that shipping delays from staffing issues in its peak back-to-school season impacted sales…
Staples patent lawsuit | Depot expands marketing partnership | Sappi launches paperboard line
Staples Advantage is being sued by Hong Kong-based OP company World Wide Stationery Manufacturing for allegedly infringing a patent on…
HP 2019 financial outlook | Canon Solutions America alliance | Xerox appoints EVP
HP Inc has revealed its fiscal 2019 financial outlook, providing details on its strategy and opportunities for long-term growth. It…
BTS shoppers look for sustainability
A new study by market research group NPD has found that back-to-school (BTS) shoppers in the US are increasingly looking…
Teachers turn to Amazon for BTS
Amazon is the most popular retailer among teachers in the US for back-to-school (BTS) shopping. The fifth annual teacher shopping…
ISSA partners with NAFCT
Global cleaning industry association ISSA has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOA) with the National Academy of Floor Covering…
Konica Minolta expands campus | Durable enters Ride of Life | Xerox cuts jobs...
Newell Brands has sold its hair styling tools business Goody Products to private equity firm ACON Investments. Details of the…
Date announced for Investors and Channels Summit
The Education Market Association (EDmarket) has announced the date for the second annual Investors and Channels Summit. Hosted in collaboration…
US performance hits Avery Q2 sales
Office products vendor Avery reported both sales and profit decline in Q2 2018, mainly due to a fall in the…
ARC sales increase | ALSO partners with Treolan | Office Depot announces new appointment
US-based print services provider ARC Document Solutions has reported that Q2 2018 sales grew 2% to $104.2 million, while EBITDA…
Furniture orders drive School Specialty sales
Educational products reseller School Specialty has reported strong double-digit growth in its Q2 furniture category. Furniture sales were up 22.4%…
International Paper sales growth | ECi appoints new CFO | Staples announces scholarship campaign
Canadian office supply reseller Staples Canada found that 60% of Canadian parents, teachers and students enjoy the back to school (BTS) season.…
NPD predicts online BTS spending to grow
Data from market research company NPD suggests that back to school (BTS) shopping in the US will continue to move…
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Court dismisses Essendant motion in GPC lawsuit
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) can move ahead with its ‘breach of contract’ legal proceedings against Essendant, a Delaware court has…