Tag: education
School Specialty targets profitability
Leading US school and curriculum supplies reseller School Specialty has said it has walked away from some large, low-margin business…
Category Update: A different class
The global drive to invent and innovate is forcing educators to keep up with the pace as they seek to…
Emerald creates dealer sustainability accreditation
US office products manufacturer Emerald Brand has launched the Emerald Sustainability Accreditation (ESA) programme for its dealer customers. Emerald licensed…
Profits fall for School Specialty
Sales grew during FY2018 for educational supplies reseller School Specialty, although profits were down. Sales in Q4 2018 totalled $114…
Office Friendly strengthens Pioneer platform
UK dealer group Office Friendly has appointed Will Nixon as its new Learning and Development Officer. Nixon has spent over…
School Specialty reports shipping delays
Educational supplies reseller School Specialty has reported that shipping delays from staffing issues in its peak back-to-school season impacted sales…
School Specialty makes key marketing appointment
Educational products reseller School Specialty has named a new SVP Marketing. Stacey Rubin will be responsible for the company’s omni-channel…
The Stationers’ Company launches new apprenticeship initiative
The Stationers' Company is launching a new apprenticeship initiative at Ravensbourne University.30 companies and 400 students will come together on…
Steelcase expands education portfolio
Office furniture manufacturer Steelcase has acquired Smith System Manufacturing Company.Smith System is a Texas-based manufacturer of furniture for the preK-12…
Category Update: What’s cool in school?
The educational supplies sector is a huge global industry that’s expanding in large parts of the world. This is particularly…
EDmarket adds new Knowledge Partners
The US Education Market Association (EDmarket) has partnered with two Florida-based organisations to assist with its up-coming trade show.The Florida…
First-ever education furniture study in progress
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) and the Education Market Association (EDmarket) have partnered to conduct an extensive…
Integra launches education programme
UK dealer group Integra Business Solutions has launched a new initiative designed to help its members tap into the growing education…
Half of educators shop online, finds Office Depot
A productivity survey by Office Depot has revealed that 50% of educators prefer to shop online when purchasing classroom supplies.The…
Category Update: Classroom shake-up
The education sector globally is undergoing something of a revolution. Technological advances, curriculum changes and new learning methods are being…
UK OP industry collaborates on digital media centre
Several UK office products businesses have banded together to support a new media centre for students in London.Sponsored by The…
School Specialty losses shrink as furniture recovers
Educational products reseller School Specialty reported an improvement to its furniture category in Q4, while losses narrowed. The furniture division…
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…
Marginal US office and school supply gains
Global information company The NPD Group has reported total retail sales for the US office and school supplies industry grew…
EDmarket strengthens sales team
The Education Market Association (EDmarket)Â has announced that Scott Beyer has joined as the new Director of Sales & Development.Beyer will…
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Interview: Villa sees strong potential for Pigna
Back in May 2018, Italian office supplies and stationery group Buffetti announced it had taken a 40% stake in Pigna,…