Acquisition for HP | Pentel approves Kokuyo deal | Officemate ramps up franchise model
HP Inc has acquired California-based endpoint security start-up Bromium. HP had been in partnership with Bromium through a licensing deal,…
Smiggle exceeds expectations
Australia-based high street stationery retailer Smiggle has reported record global sales as its Accelerated Growth Strategy pays dividends. FY2019 sales…
New CEO for Stora Enso
European packaging, pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso has appointed Annica Bresky as its new CEO. Bresky will take over…
Wayfair reveals turnkey solution for business customers
Furnishings and décor e-tailer Wayfair has announced that customers of its business programme, Wayfair Professional, can now buy furnishings and…
Triumphant second Ride of Life
Members of the UK OP industry have celebrated crossing the finish line for the second successful Ride of Life (ROL)…
SYNNEX delivers on Q3
IT distributor and services company SYNNEX has reported record results in its third quarter. Sales for its Technology Solutions distribution…
Strong Q1 for Cintas
US workplace apparel, facility supplies, first aid and safety reseller Cintas has reported robust sales and profits for Q1 2020.…
Channel changes at Xerox DACH
Xerox DACH has promoted Thiemo Rau to the position of VP Channel & SMB DACH. Rau has been with the…
Depot offers virtual queuing solution
Office Depot Inc has launched a virtual line queuing system in more than 600 retail locations across the US. In…
Neopost reveals new brand identity
European mailroom solutions provider Neopost has changed its corporate business name to Quadient. According to the press release, the new…
NewStar focuses on UK & Ireland
Viscom mounting specialist NewStar has appointed Suzanne Tiernan as Head of Sales for the UK & Ireland. Well-known in the…
Acquisition for Fellowes
Fellowes Brands has acquired certain assets of archival, storage and filing products firm Classicom. The privately-owned Belgian company will join…
Michaels launches online shopping for Canada
North American arts and crafts retailer Michaels has revealed its new e-commerce website for the Canadian market. For the first…
Emerald adds Eco-Squad members
Sustainable products manufacturer Emerald Brand has welcomed 33 new accredited dealers to its Eco-Squad. The Emerald Sustainability Accreditation (ESA), which…
Antalis UK strengthens packaging team
Antalis Packaging has appointed Stuart Bates to lead the development of its in-box solutions, automation and void-reduction business. Bates spent…
Sustainability score for EZOP
US-based independent dealer EZ Office Products (EZOP) has been recognised as a ‘Green Professional’ business as part of the Wisconsin…
Major climate commitment from Amazon
In a significant sustainability announcement, Amazon has committed to using 100% renewable energy by 2030 and being net zero carbon…
Steelcase on a roll
Steelcase has reported one of the strongest quarters in the past 20 years as sales as operating profit grew in…
ECI and Clover launch integration | ISSA adds to international education team | Recognition...
This week’s round-up of business supplies-related stories from around the globe. ECI and Clover launch integration ECI has announced a…
Good quarter for Herman Miller
Workspace and office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller reported strong sales and order growth in the first quarter of its 2020…
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Essendant’s CORE on hold as combined event talks take place
In the third part of our interview with Harry Dochelli, the Essendant President discusses his relationship with Sycamore Partners, the…