Tag: EVO
OfficeTeam buys ZenOffice
UK market consolidation is in full swing as OfficeTeam is the latest to scoop up a fellow dealer.The reseller, which…
Comment: VOW MD talks EVO autonomy
Following the announcement of VOW’s new independent operating board, OPI spoke to Managing Director Adrian Butler for his take on the wholesaler taking…
Hot Topic: Consolidating the future
There is nothing so constant as change. The OP industry is no exception. It has spent the past two decades…
VOW forms new board
UK wholesaler VOW has appointed its own leadership team and, in doing so, has given itself total autonomy in day-to-day…
BOSS encourages young industry talent
UK industry association BOSS returned with its award-winning Leaders of the Future Conference at London’s historic Stationers’ Hall last Friday.Chaired…
Analysis: Other options for Essendant
OPI follows up on yesterday’s article about business products wholesaler Essendant.In the article, we looked at the possibility of Essendant…
Ten ways to sell more facilities supplies
Whether it’s cleaning, catering or health and safety ranges, facilities supplies continue to be a growth area. New legislation and…
EVO signals strategic direction
The EVO group of companies has appointed Lorna Mendelsöhn to the newly-created role of Strategy and Transaction Director.Mendelsöhn has been…
BOSS announces Leaders of the Future Conference 2018
The BOSS Leaders of the Future Conference is back for another year to shine the spotlight on the UK OP…
Banner acquires independent dealer
UK reseller Banner has made its latest acquisition as it expands beyond large contract customers.The company – which is part of…
Big Interview Xtra: Steve Haworth, EVO Group of Companies
OPI: You mentioned M&A, specifically M&A that matches and accelerates your strategy. Can you give an example?SH: Sure. If you…
Hot Topic Xtra: M-commerce
Here’s some more from the interviews on this month’s Hot Topic about m-commerce.How is m-commerce shaping B2B e-commerce?Logicblock President Alexander…
Hot Topic: M is for mobile
Shopping on mobile devices went through the roof last year. In fact, 2017 could well turn out to be the…
Big Interview: EVO on course for exciting future
It’s been a while since OPI had a Big Interviewee from what is now known as the EVO Group of…
Six advantages of social commerce
Social commerce is all around us. Each time we read the reviews next to products on an e-commerce site, or…
New appointment to drive M&A at EVO
The latest addition to the leadership team at EVO Business Supplies confirms the UK-based wholesaler is on the lookout for…
Built for sustainability
Double A is a leader in environmental, sustainable and community practices with numerous globally-recognised credentials to its name. Since the…
Big Interview: Following your moral compass
The basic facts about UK-based business supplies reseller Commercial Group are these: the company is currently in its 26th year…
EVO reports FY16 turnaround
EVO Business Supplies revealed the true extent of its turnaround last year in recently released financial statements.For the twelve months…
Will Jetzt crash and burn?
OPI takes a closer look at Jetzt, the ambitious new wholesaler with big plans for the UK market.Ordinarily, one might be…
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GSA provides e-commerce update
One month before it is due to submit a report to Congress on its federal e-commerce marketplace initiative, the US…