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September 2023

This issue of OPI features a Big Interview with Steve Schultz of RJ Schinner. Other articles include a NAOPA and Industry Week preview, and a look at OT Group as it takes a stake in Nectere.

 

July/August 2023

This issue features a Big Interview with Ingo Schmidt of Plate. Other articles include a look at the breakroom and furniture categories, and the issues with Ninestar and the US.

June 2023

This special issue of OPI is all about the facilities, safety and PPE categories, featuring opinions and a category update. The Big Interview is Angie Bukta from Canadian Workplace Solutions.

April/May 2023

This issue features the Big Interview with Adam Joy of Office Brands. Read about the winners of the European Office Products Awards 2023, and find out what’s happening in the paper and viscom categories.

March 2023

This edition of OPI features the top 50 most influential women in the business and workplace supplies sector. The Big Interview is with Beth Wright from Fellowes Brands. This is also a special issue is all about health and well-being in the workplace.

January/February 2023

This issue features the Big Interview with OT Group CEO Andrew Jones. This edition also looks at the energy crisis in Europe, predictions for 2023, the education category, and the writing instruments sector.

December 2022

In this special issue of OPI, the focus is on sustainability, including features on plastic, last mile and greenwashing. The Big Interview is Dr Martin Waldhäusl and Johann Pintarich from MTH Retail Group, while the Focus is on ODP.

October/November 2022

The October/November issue features the who’s who of the OP industry in the 2022 Top 100. The Focus highlights what’s happening in the US independent dealer channel, while the Category Updates look at the state of the mailroom & packaging sector and the world of stamping.

September 2022

In this special issue of OPI, it’s all about technology solutions. The Big Interview is with Paddy Donnelly and Dave Bent from ES Tech Group, while the Category Update focuses on print, MPS and imaging supplies.

July/August 2022

This issue features a Big Interview with Elina Pienimäki of Wulff Group. Other articles include a look at current industry pain points, the breakroom and furniture categories, and live commerce.

June 2022

This special issue of OPI is all about the facilities, safety and PPE categories, featuring opinions, a category update, case studies and research. The Big Interview is Jeanette Bresitz from Office Friendly.

April/May 2022

Find out the winners of the European Office Products Awards 2022, what’s happening in the paper and visual communications categories, and what’s coming up at the OPI Global Forum. The Big Interview is with Yancey Jones and Mike Maggio of S.P. Richards.

March 2022

This special issue of OPI is all about health and well-being in the workplace. The Big Interview is Nicolas Potier from Bruneau, while this month’s Focus looks at the IdeaStream and Thrasio deal.

January/February 2022

The January/February issue features the Big Interview with Winc CEO Peter Kelly. This edition also looks at 5G, key takeaways from the European Forum Online, the education sector, and the writing instruments category.

November/December 2021

In this issue of OPI, the focus is on sustainability, including packaging and the circular economy. The Big Interview is Johan Tops from Greenspeed, while the Hot Topic is all about COP26.

September/October 2021

This issue celebrates 30 years of OPI and includes plenty of special anniversary features looking at the past, present and future of our industry. The Big Interview is with ISG’s Mike Gentile and the Category Updates cover Stamping and Mailroom & Packaging.

July/August 2021

In this special issue of OPI, the focus is on technology and the challenges and opportunities. The Big Interview is Simon Drakeford from EO Group, while the Hot Topic is all about ‘buy local’.

May/June 2021

This issue features a Big Interview with Bob O’Gara and Gordon Christiansen of Highlands. Other articles include a look at the current supply chain woes, the breakroom and paper categories, and the post-pandemic city.

March/April 2021

Find out all about the impact of homeworking, how to deal with disruption, the winners of the European Office Products Awards 2021, and what’s next for the facility supplies, PPE and safety categories. The Big Interview is with Office Partners President Matthew Hebert.

January/February 2021

The January/February issue features the Big Interview with Lyreco CEO Greg Liénard, while the Spotlight features UK distributor JGBM. This edition also looks at hybrid working, the latest Staples/ODP acquisition, the education sector, and the writing instruments category.

November/December 2020

In this special issue of OPI, the focus is on sustainability, including expert views and research. The Big Interview is Jonathan Withey from The Planet Mark, while the Hot Topic is all about the changing face of outside sales.

September/October  2020

The September/October issue features the Big Interview with Essendant President Harry Dochelli, while the Hot Topic looks at the potential of the health and hygiene category. Other features include the who’s who of the OP industry in the 2020 Top 100.

July/August 2020

In this special issue of OPI, the focus is on technology, including expert views and software choices. The Big Interview is Brian Bowerfind from ECI, while the Hot Topic is all about the S.P. Richards sale.

May/June 2020

This issue features a Big Interview with Danièle Kapel-Marcovici of RAJA. Other articles include a look at the how the OP industry is finding opportunities amidst the coronavirus pandemic, how the education and visual communication sectors are faring, and cybersecurity in the work-from-home era.

April 2020

The April issue features the Big Interview with AOPD Executive Director Mark Leazer, while the Hot Topic looks at the start of the coronavirus impact on the OP industry. Other features include trade relations, how to sell services, and voice technology.

March 2020

In this annual special issue of OPI, the focus is on vendors. It includes the Big Interview with Hamelin’s Eric Joan and a look at those manufacturers in the industry that are making the headlines. The Hot Topic looks at the relationship between vendors and resellers.

February 2020

Find out all about flexible working, the six core principle of efficient disaster recovery, the European Office Products Awards 2020, and what the new decade will bring for the OP industry. The Big Interview is with Soennecken Group Chairman Dr Benedikt Erdmann.

December/January 2020

The December issue features the Big Interview with Harbinger National CEO Mike Rowsey, while the Spotlight looks at the Work Colleague of the Future. This edition also looks at business continuity, the new ADVEO, and health and well-being.

November 2019

The November issue features the Big Interview with SPOT Group CEO Steve Horne, while the Hot Topic looks at issues in the imaging supplies sector. This edition also features a look at Gen Z and millennials in the workplace.

October 2019

This issue features a Big Interview with Jennifer Smith of Innovative Office Solutions. Other features include the 2019 Top 100 while the Hot Topic looks at credit insurance and the OP industry.

September 2019

The September issue features the Big Interview with Officeworks Managing Director Sarah Hunter, while the Hot Topic looks at the potential of e-marketplaces. This edition is also the jan/san special with a category update, opinion article and case study.

July/August 2019

In this special issue of OPI, the focus is on technology solutions, including case studies, software options, cloud-based technology and going digital. The Big Interview is Laurent Proy from Groupe Alkor.

June 2019

The June issue features the Big Interview with Spain’s Comercial del Sur, while the Hot Topic looks at Amazon’s recent delivery announcements.

May 2019

This issue features a Big Interview with Kypros Kyprianou of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group. Other features include a look at the office furniture and breakroom categories and a preview of the 2019 European Forum.

April 2019

The April features the Big Interview with Staples Inc CEO Sandy Douglas, while the Hot Topic looks at the future of dealer groups. Other features include education update and the state of the paper market.

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March 2019

In this special issue of OPI, the focus is on vendors including the Big Interview with HP Inc’s Mercè Barcons and a look at innovative manufacturers in the industry. The Hot Topic is all about private labels.

February 2019

The February 2019 issue features a Big Interview with Paul Yardley from GNS Wholesale Stationers. Other features include micro markets, EOPA 2019 preview, and a look into what’s on the cards for 2019.

December/January 2018/19

The Dec/Jan 2018/19 issue is the Health and Well-Being Special with case studies, features, and a category update on workplace wellness. The Big Interview is with Staples Solutions’ Dolph Westerbos.

November 2018

The November issue features the Big Interview with John Givens of Source Office & Technology. The Hot Topic discusses the trade war between the US and China and its impact on the OP industry.

October 2018

This issue features the annual Top 100 – the core influencers of 2018. The October magazine also includes a rare interview with Kaut-Bullinger and Group Managing Director Robert Brech.

 

 
 

September 2018

The jan/san special issue features a Big Interview with Mike Gentile, Hot Topic on cybersecurity, and a Spotlight on ADVEO. Plus, all the news from SP Richards’ ABC and NAOPA 2018 winners.

July/August 2018

The July/August issue is the Technology Solutions Special featuring views from software providers and resellers. The Big Interview is with the Australia’s Dominique Lyone from COS.

June 2018

This issue features the Big Interview with Office Depot Europe’s Neil Maslen; analysis and opinion on the Essendant, SP Richards and Staples merger; as well as category updates on traditional OP and viscom

May 2018

The May magazine features a report on plastic waste in the breakroom as well as many other breakroom features in this special issue. Also inlcudes an analysis of the Essendant and SP Richards merger and the Big Interview with Paul Musgrove of Nectere.
 

April 2018

This issue features the Big Interview with Novexco’s Denis Mathieu, Hot Topic on market consolidation and the Spotlight on BSA featuring an interview with President Barry Lane.
 

March 2018

In this special issue of OPI, the focus is on vendors including the Big Interview with ACCO Brand’s Cezary Monko and a look at exceptional manufacturers in the industry. The Hot Topic is all about dynamic pricing.

February 2018

Find out about m-commerce, the European Office Products Awards 2018, and how to make social media work for you business, in the February issue.

December/January 2017/18

This December/January 2017/18 issue is all about Amazon (an exclusive interview with Amazon Business VP Prentis Wilson), and health and well-being.
 

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