Tag: United
Analysis: Staples to be carved up by new owner
One rationale for Staples Inc going private was that this would allow for an acceleration of structural reforms, and this is certainly the case: documents filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
5 mins with… Keely Shepherd
Best way to spend the weekend? With my children, watching Sheffield United football team win, a lovely ice-cold glass of fizz in my hand and a bar of Galaxy chocolate.Early bird or night owl? Sometimes both,...
Advertorial: Evolution Software
OPI: Not all our readers will be familiar with Paddy Donnelly or indeed Evolution Software. Could you give me a potted version of your and your company’s background? Paddy Donnelly: Sure. I got my...
Event Review: European Office Products Awards
The 16th European Office Products Awards (EOPA) culminated in an evening of fine food and wine, great entertainment and a chance to celebrate some outstanding companies and individuals from the business supplies sector. Held for...
Big Interview: The long and winding road
Disruption, distraction and opportunity were three words discussed in great detail at Essendant’s biennial CORE Live event that was recently held in Las Vegas. And while these words apply to the industry as a...
Adding to the value chain
OPI: What do you believe is the overall value of a manufacturer rep group in today’s business products industry? Kevin Schoen: Manufacturer rep groups have many services that they offer, but it’s important to realise...
Vendor Focus: In pursuit of excellence
While some may bemoan the lack of innovation in the business supplies industry, in reality all they have to do is simply have a good look around. There are still plenty of vendors that...
Hot Topic: Hello future
We all know that fads and trends can create losses or gains for businesses. We also know that companies need to be agile enough to move with the times – or likely face demise...
Big Read
Podcast: AF International’s green story
Desktop and surfaces cleaning specialist AF International believes that its longstanding commitment to the environment is its ‘best-kept secret’.
In this episode of OPI Talk,...
