AMZN antitrust
Is Amazon on a collision course with the government? As investigations into the e-commerce giant's marketplace and competitive practices heat up, it faces a heightened risk of antitrust litigation through its piracy practices
Complete ramps
UK #1 independent OP dealer Complete Business Solutions has tripled sales in the past 5 years to reach $150m (£120m). We discussed progress of latest acquisition Bluefish and plans for more buys and brand integration with CEO Rich Coulson...Updated
Ailing A n t a l i s'Europe's #1 paper merchant, Antalis continued its deep decline in its first half to 30 June'19, in spite of c10%+ price increases. The CEO's "resilient" comment is in denial, blaming market uncertainty; with no growth or reinvention strategy, as it drives towards the sunset
WeWork waives
Since inception Softbank backed co-working space leader WeWork was defined by big spending as it relentlessly pursued rapid facilities growth in all leading US and European cities. Recently, founder Adam Neuman resigned and now the reality check takes hold....
B2B Next's digitalThe B2B Next Conference & Exhibition started today and runs through Wednesday in Chicago, with more than 90 speakers covering B2B ecommerce strategies, 50 exhibitors and 1,000+ attendees overall. We report live tomorrow
Tech Data chief
Global #2 tech wholesaler Tech Data has strengthened its team and changed its processes in preparation for a hard Brexit, according to UK MD David Watts (pic left) speaking at its annual Live event
Logitech levers
Tech accessories leader Logitech today announced that it has agreed to acquire much admired gaming streaming software provider in a $120m deal. We spoke with CEO Bracken Darrell (pic left)
Aurelius: Depot's
Vulture capitalist Aurelius owned Office Depot continued to scale back its struggling operations with the sales of Eastern European units to leading OP reseller PBS Group. The big question remains when will it cease interest and sell off mainstream businesses in UK, France & Germany?
A r j o W i g g i n s
An MBO team has acquired the business and assets of ArjoWiggins, the fine paper brandmaker, based in Stoneywood (Aberdeen) and Chartham (Kent) businesses,
S t o r a E n s o
Leading global papermaker Stora Enso’s Board has appointed a new CEO from within to succeed its long serving CEO Karl-Henrik Sundström who has transformed the giant from papermaking into packaging & biorefining
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