Tag: BIC
EOPA 2018 shortlist revealed
A group of senior executives from all channels in the business supplies industry came together in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, last…
BOSS Awards raise the roof of UK industry
The winners of the 2017 BOSS industry awards were announced last night at a glittering evening of celebration at the…
Amazon Q3 sales rise | Iron Mountain’s 2020 plans on track | Markets improve...
A round-up of this week’s office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere.Sales in Q3…
Stationery sales rise for BIC
Back-to-school (BTS) trading and new products helped to lift BIC sales in an otherwise tough Q3 for the manufacturer.In the…
BOSS Awards shortlist revealed
UK office products association BOSS has announced the shortlist for its 2017 BOSS Awards.The nominees in each category are as…
CSL investigates accusations | Germany cracks down on counterfeit toners | Star Wars: The...
A round-up of this week’s office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere.In a brief…
BIC’s Stationery division returns to growth
BIC has reported second quarter comparable sales growth of more than 9% in its Stationery division.BIC Stationery’s Q2 sales were…
Congressman calls for Amazon anti-trust hearing | German electronics consolidation | Staples develops its...
A round-up of this week’s office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere. US Congressman David…
French industry looks to the future
The key players in the French business supplies sector met last week for the annual conference of industry trade association…
BIC completes strategic review
Writing instruments vendor BIC is to sell its Graphic North America and its Asian Sourcing operations.The divisions have been bought…
Pentel strengthens UK sales team
Writing implement maker Pentel has bolstered its UK account management team.Michelle Somerville has been hired as B2B Channel Manager while…
BIC: Made to last
More than three generations of BIC addicts have embraced the brand's products as modern-day icons.
US declines hit BIC Q1 sales
BIC has reported a drop in first quarter revenue in its Stationery division after a double-digit sales decline in the…
When is ‘re-opening’ a GSA Schedule really closing a market channel for commercial and...
In 2010, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), in the name of “Demand Management” closed Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 75 –…
Keurig pays a penalty | Cello renamed | Newell focuses on teachers | Office...
Coffee and beverages firm Keurig has agreed to pay a $5.8 million penalty following a defect on its MINI Plus brewer…
BIC posts stationery gains
Writing instruments vendor BIC has reported strong Q4 growth for its Stationery division.The France-based firm said stationery sales for the quarter…
BIC reviews promotional products division
Writing instruments manufacturer BIC has revealed that a strategic review of its promotional products unit will hit group FY2016 profits.The company…
Category Update: The write direction
The writing instruments market is huge, representing $2.1 billion of sales in the US alone. And it’s on the increase,…
Special Anniversary Feature: Top Office Products
1991 Must-havesTelephone answering machine: The cassette-based answering machine was an office essential in its day if you didn’t want to…