UK dealer groups to combine
UK office products dealer groups Nemo and Office Club have announced they are to merge. The groups – both members…
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…
Exclusive: Noble relishing new role at Complete Business Solutions
OPI catches up with Adam Noble, the Managing Director of successful UK dealer Irongate who has recently also taken on…
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.…
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,…
Staples Solutions expands logistics partnership
A major contract win has led to a recent strengthening of the ties between Staples Solutions in the UK and…
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…
Thurgood-Brown joins Exertis Supplies
Experienced UK office products executive Kim Thurgood-Brown took up a new role at distributor Exertis Supplies this week. She will…
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…
FILA expecting US improvements
Global school, stationery, art and office products manufacturer FILA has said that its US operations are back on track in…
Exertis Supplies names new Managing Director
UK B2B distributor Exertis Supplies has promoted Andrew Beaumont to the position of Managing Director following Raj Advani’s relocation to…
ACCO UK reveals Brexit contingency plans
As uncertainties continue as to what shape Brexit will take, ACCO Brands’ UK subsidiary has said it will maintain a…
New CEO for Office Depot Europe
Office Depot Europe has announced that Neil Maslen has stepped down as CEO of the company. It is only just…
Massive losses for ADVEO
European wholesaler ADVEO has posted a loss for 2018 of more than €180 million ($202 million). The beleaguered firm –…
EOSA adds new members
The European Office Supplies Alliance (EOSA) has expanded its membership base. EOSA said its joint purchasing activities, new business models…
SPOT offloads Oyez Professional Services unit
UK office supplies group Spicers OfficeTeam (SPOT) has sold its lucrative Oyez Professional Services and Waterlow Business Supplies legal and…
BOSTA’s Wollaert to step down
Bea Wollaert, General Secretary of Belgian stationery and office products association BOSTA, is to step down from the role at…
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Exclusive: Noble relishing new role at Complete Business Solutions
OPI catches up with Adam Noble, the Managing Director of successful UK dealer Irongate who has recently also taken on…