Fakebook facing
"Would I like to write about anything else in tech except Facebook? I would. Can I write about anything else in tech but Facebook? I cannot" opines Kara Swisher, NYTimes much admired tech columnist. We discuss her opinions and review the shenanigans that have characterized its devious leadership
NeoCon: Design
We review the latest & greatest from the international furniture fest #NeoCon2021 in Chicago. We report on best in show awards and interviews with big brand leaders and discuss their vision, strategy and market differentials..
ESND escalates
US #1 business supplies wholesaler Essendant has made major investments in marketing and logistics designed to add value and lower 'cost to serve' for its dealer partners. We discussed details with president Harry Dochelli and development of its business categories portfolio now dominated by hygiene and food care supplies... Updated
Hygiene Hole?
We've reported for 10yrs+ about the disconnect between dealers and users' one-source business supply demand needs. Now latest reports confirm the huge gap between what businesses want and what OP dealers supply. We highlight the best practice champions closing the gap rapidly... Updated
The Productivity
Productivity stats accelerated ithrough the 2020/21 Depression...how and why? As we've reported repeatedly over the past 10yrs+, industrial productivity measures are redundant in the 'Information' economy where workers input hours are immeasurable, especially now, in the 'WFH/Officeless' hybrid world. In truth, productivity has been rising strongly throughout the web inspired economy. We discuss inc. Sydney Ember's NYTimes article...updated
MSC Ind supply
MSC Industrial Supply, a leading $4Bn MRO distributor reported accelerated double digit growth in Q4'21 with CEO Erik Gershwind more upbeat about demand forecasts ahead of the general market index
HP collaborates
HP Inc. has launched Presence a new era of hybrid work solutions, PCs, and peripherals designed for better conferencing and collaboration experiences.
Insight chief
The $9Bn in sales IT solutions provider Insight Enterprises has named a new CEO to succeed Ken Lamneck, who has led the reseller since 2010 and plans to retire in May 2022
StoraEnso powers
Top packaging-papermaker Stora Enso reported strong packaging revenues in Q3'21. New CEO Annica Bresky confirmed plans to cut huge printer paper capacity and invest in renewable packaging materials for the growing food and hygiene markets
P&G's powerful
Procter & Gamble (PG), the leading personal, home & business care brandmaker, reported healthy Q1'22 results. Powerful marketing & ad campaigns are winning market share in towels, tissues & detergents eg Charmin, Dawn, Bounty, Tide & Febreze
CDW captures a
Two of the most powerful solution providers in the US are joining forces as CDW unveiled plans to day to acquire a major rival for $2.5Bn. The deal will expand CDW’s services portfolio by 45% to approximately $1.3Bn in combined annual net sales,
C-o-n-n-e-c-t-e-d
Many progressive commentators predicted that mobile devices connected to the web would be capable of commercial transactions for consumers. This is now happening everyday. Yje transition from From ecommerce to mobile commerce to social commerce has been rapid inspiring tremendous personal productivity...
Social Commerce:
JBHunt high on
JBHunt the $10Bn US transportation giant held up well during the Covid disrupted Q3'21. Long haul demand recovered strongly enhanced by integrated capacity and high truck load, final mile delivery service demand for essential goods
Big brands exit
#Neocon2021 ended last week at the iconic but tired Merchandise Mart (Chicago) and now we're getting reactions from brand exhibitors and the hugely reduced visitors attendance. Furniture industry press has been light on analysis to date. We report the key takeaways and name the big brands planning to move to the chic Fulton Market venue
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