Tag: Stationery
Pentel discussions ongoing, says Kokuyo
Japanese stationery and office furniture giant Kokuyo has said it is holding discussions with Pentel’s management following its acquisition of…
UK stationery wholesaler changes hands
Manuscript Pen Company has announced the acquisition of distributor Lime Art & Stationery and its subsidiaries in the UK. Writing…
BTS timing hits BIC H1 sales
Leading writing instruments manufacturer BIC has said that later back-to-school (BTS) purchasing in Europe and North America negatively impacted its…
BIC acquires again in Africa
BIC has agreed to acquire the largest writing instruments manufacturer in Nigeria. The stationery giant will buy 100% of Lucky…
Stationery and Office growth at 3M
Manufacturing giant 3M has revealed that organic sales at its Stationery and Office division were up in the second quarter.…
Pilot Pen Europe Pintor Paint Maker
Pintor is the new creative range from Pilot Pen Europe. A water-based paint marker, Pintor is available in four tip…
Office Depot and HP release sustainability reports | Divisional changes at Herman Miller |...
This week’s round-up of office products and business supplies news from around the globe. Office Depot publishes sustainability report Office…
Insights-X gears up for 2019
Germany-based stationery trade fair Insights-X has revealed that more than 260 exhibitors from almost 40 countries have so far signed up…
Plus Europe appoints Managing Director
Japanese stationery manufacturer Plus Corporation has named Mikiko Horioka as the new Managing Director of its European subsidiary. She takes…
Public sector progress for Amazon UK | Are you ready for WaaS? | COLOP...
A round-up of this week’s office supplies, business products and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere. YPO readies…
Big Interview Xtra: Kypros Kyprianou, Group CEO, Theo Paphitis Retail Group
OPI: You previously said that you’re always looking at potential deals. You did one a few years ago when you…
Made to last by BIC
BIC offers simple, inventive and reliable choices for everyone, everywhere, every time. More than three generations of BIC addicts have…
Big Interview: Retail rejuvenated
Ryman is something of an institution in the British retail space. With a chequered history dating back to 1893, the…
3M announces restructuring after slow start to 2019
3M has said it will cut 2,000 jobs worldwide after it reported “disappointing” first quarter results. The restructuring will involve…
Challenging Q1 for BIC
BIC’s Stationery division reported a 5.8% comparable decline in sales in its Stationery division in the first quarter, although e-commerce…
eBay hits back at Amazon | Emerald comes to Europe | Amazon exits China...
A round-up of this week's office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere. Following Amazon…
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…
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…
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SPR announces new HQ and DC plans
North American wholesaler S.P. Richards (SPR) is set to move to new headquarters in the coming weeks following last month’s…