Virgin Voyages coup for Emerald Brand
Sustainable products manufacturer Emerald Brand has secured a major new partnership with the soon-to-be-launched Virgin Voyages fleet. Virgin Voyages’ inaugural…
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…
Steelcase and Microsoft reveal further collaboration initiatives
Top execs from Steelcase and Microsoft unveiled the next phase of their workplace collaboration efforts in an event from New…
Australian government extends copy paper anti-dumping tariffs
Australia’s Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) has said it will levy duties on A4 copy paper imported from four countries. Following a…
Sales leadership change at Fellowes
Fellowes has confirmed that Beth Wright will lead the company’s sales effort in North America. Wright – who joined the…
New head of sales at Sourcingpartner
US-based office products brand and sourcing services company Sourcingpartner has named Dave Wendell as VP of Sales. Wendell spent almost…
Fuji Xerox government suspension lifted
After its suspension by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Fuji Xerox is to be reinstated as…
Exacompta on track to close Biella acquisition
The shareholders of Switzerland-based filing manufacturer Biella have shown overwhelming support for the company’s acquisition by Exacompta. During the public…
Acquisition for Jalema
European office products manufacturer Jalema has acquired Germany-based business supplies firm Dataplus. Based in Pfullendorf, Dataplus specialises in polypropylene products…
Tri-state expansion for Imperial Dade
US jan/san and food service distributor Imperial Dade has acquired Edmar Cleaning. Headquartered in Woodside (NY), Edmar is a distributor of…
ALSO expands eastwards
European distribution group ALSO has agreed to acquire Solytron, the largest local IT distributor in Bulgaria. Founded in 1991, Solytron…
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…
Reichhold provides Paperworld 2020 update
Messe Frankfurt has issued a press release in which Paperworld Director Michael Reichhold discusses how planning for Paperworld 2020 is…
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,…
Trump targets counterfeit goods | Office Outlet closes stores | Office Depot Europe selects...
A round-up of this week's office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere. US President…
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Office Depot France denies works council allegations
Office Depot has categorically denied allegations of the misuse of company funds made by workers’ representatives in France. As reported…