Bouncebackability
Reports are all in for Business Supply players in Q4'22. Predictably they show inflated profits but weak sales recovery v pre-Covid 'norm' Q4'19. Proficiency Index reports the Leaderboard of makers, wholesalers & dealers' 'Bouncebackability' performance. It covers 100 leading paper & printer makers, hygiene, foodservice and packaging suppliers, OP/furnituremakers and retailers Updated
Healthy Hygiene
Hygiene is now #1 business supply category alongside technology. Progressive business suppliers: brandmakers, dealers have pivoted into hygiene, safety, foodservice & packaging, WFH-tech & wellness services. Proficiency Index Q4'22 analysis is almost complete with brand volumes slowing, boosted by double-digit price hikes. Updated for KPTissue, Sappi & Suzano. Diversey delayed to 22Mar
Top 50 Women
Marketing to businesses by brandmakers & resellers was traditionally dominated by men. As we celebrate International Women's Day, Proficiency Index recognises the most successful women leaders. This is 16th edition of 'Top 50 Women in Business Supply', the market's real growth achievers, including new entrants from progressive independent dealers.
Office Mkt Legends
It's 10yrs since the top OP mega-independent dealer champs Lyreco's Eric Bigeard and WBMason's Leo Meehan met with Staples CEO Ron Sargent in Boston. We reflected on past glories, Covid, digital transformation and looked forward to a 'hybrid office productivity' future..Updated
Hybrid work future
The contrast in opinions over the 'hybrid work future' & the 'return to work', is stark. New thinking is positive about the huge rise in entrepreneurial productivity. Old thinking believes a return to corporate office control is inevitable. Are corporations underestimating the hollowing out of office space; the time waste and the need to trust workers' motives? Updated
AMZNIFICATION
The Amazon armada is relentless. Jeff Bezos aka Robin Hood everyday announces new local business services; next-hour delivery over wider geographies. Later today it reports Q2'15 results, on track for $105Bn sales in 2015 ($26Bn #1 business supplier)
HON powers
HNI (HON + AllSteel) Corporation, a leading US furniture maker, reported strong Q2'15 financial results. The furniture market is on a roll....
Essendant pace
Essendant (ex-United), the US #1 business supplies wholesaler, reported decelerating sales and profits growth for Q2'15 ended 30 Jun'15. Updated for webcast analysis
K-C: leaner &
Kimberly-Clark (K-C) the global personal hygiene brands maker, reported solid Q2'15 results. The FORCE continuous improvement processes are working…
MMMomentum
The mighty 3M today reported strong organic growth in sales in its business supply categories in Q2'15, but was hit by negative currency impacts
Interline Brands
DIY king Home Depot agreed to buy Interline Brands, adirect marketer of FM supplies for $1.63Bn, to drive expansion in the business supply market...
Logitech labors
Logitech International, the personal technology accessories maker reported improved sales, but declining profit results in Q1'16 ended 30 Jun'15. It still suffers from optimistic analysis paralysis?
Cenveo slides
Cenveo, the print, envelope, label and packaging group reported its Q2'15 financial results including its National Envelope. acquisition in 2014...
Buying by iPhone
Apple iPhone 6 is now the preferred 'browse and buy' device for the most valuable decision makers in business supply. No mobile webstore? No buy!
Depot: Gear
It was a smart move by OfficeDepot/Officemax to sponsor the popular CNBC 'The Profit' series championing small businesses. Pity that its message stretches credulity with contrived scenes. However, the BTS promo shows improvement...
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