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Phipps leaves United Stationers
United Stationers is on the hunt for a new CEO following the sudden departure of Cody Phipps.In a press release,…
Exec Briefing: Low-key call reveals resilient performance from United
United provides more colour on some of its underlying sales trends.With just three analysts on this morning's United Stationers first-quarter…
Acquisitions drive United sales growth
United Stationers has reported a 6.2% increase in Q1 sales thanks to the industrial segment acquisitions it made last year.United's…
United’s CORE Live comes to an end
While the weather outside was freezing, United’s dealers warmed to the changes that the wholesaler has announced, in particular the…
United unveils new corporate identity
United is to be known as Essendant, a name which CEO Cody Phipps said better reflected the company’s goal to…
United set to rebrand
It was thought the United might make a 'big' announcement at its CORE Live event in Nashville this week and…
United Stationers sells MBS Dev
United has sold MBS Dev to Project AX (PAX), a newly-formed Microsoft Dynamics AX provider that has also acquired Celenia…
United reveals CORE Live details
Themed as 'Emerge 2015', the event will explore best practices and strategies for improving digital presence, growing in new categories,…
United completes MEDCO acquisition; names new board member
MEDCO, which includes Canadian tools wholesaler GS2 Equipements, is North America's largest combined PBE (paint, body and equipment) and tool…
Hesser leaves United
Hesser joined United in August 2011 as COO of MBS Dev and assumed the role of President after Dave Bent…
United Stationers diversifies into auto aftermarket
Headquartered in Philadelphia, Medco offers more than 50,000 products from over 350 manufacturers serving the US through nine distribution centres.…
United Stationers makes industrial moves
Barrett was most recently President of National and Strategic Accounts as well as the company’s Janitorial and Sanitation business. The…
Another solid quarter for United
The wholesaler's Q2 sales increased 3.6% year on year to $1.32 billion with growth in all product categories except technology.Operating…
United Stationers impresses on the bottom line
United reported Q4 adjusted net profit of $34.5 million, or $0.86 per share – a year-on-year increase of 4.9% –…
Results follow-up: HP changes drag on United
Speaking on today's earnings conference call, United CFO Todd Shelton said that the HP changes had had a positive impact…
United unveils CORE details
As reported by OPI in September, United decided to drop its Vision conference format in favour of a new series…
United Stationers launches market research resource
United Stationers has officially launched ASK!, a survey and market research consulting resource for its independent dealer customers.Through research methods…
United Stationers launches online dealer assessment tool
United Stationers has introduced a benchmarking tool for dealers related to the wholesaler's '7 Moves to Win' initiative.The 7 Moves…
United releases research on millennials
United Stationers has just released new research on the impact of millennial purchasers on the office products market.The research report…
Shelton recovering after surgery
United Stationers' new CFO Todd Shelton is recovering after undergoing surgery.In a press release, United said that Shelton's surgery was…
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OPI launches industry recruitment site
We are pleased to announce the launch of OPI Jobs, a dedicated area on the OPI website that will enable…