Does EVO know
The demise of UK's #2 OP reseller Complete Business Solutions reminded many of the ruinous ragbag rollup of Garner Bennett 20yrs ago. The common fault line: 'No integration of systems or focus on organic growth'. Now it's been saved by major creditor EVO Group (ceo Andrew Gale, pic left), how will subsidiary Banner manage the many parts, given its losing record in the growing business supply market? Complete
Will CNG broaden
Central National Gottesman (CNG), the $9Bn privately owned (Wallach family, Andrew and Kenneth, pic left) paper and packaging distributor acquired US#2 OP wholesaler SPR on 11Jan. The big question, apart from distribution system synergies: will it adopt a broadline business supply wholesale strategy, absent this century; and open up opportunities for single source supply 'stockless' dealers? We discuss...Complete
OP <10% demand;
Proficiency Index has completed its MEGATRENDS review of the business supply market in 2022. In both US & UK trad paper related office supplies fell below 10% of business demand. Yet, the latest survey of OP dealers show average sales mix was still >60%. Moreover, it confirmed US channel leaders were c7yrs+ ahead of UK in range breadth i.e. low hygiene, foodservice and packaging. We analyse market trends and advise ... Complete
Renaissance or
What will happen in 2023 with Economy: Inflation? Leaders Amazon, Apple, SPLS-Essendant, CNG-SPR, Advent-Imperial, FEMSA-Envoy, WBMason, HP, Uline, EVO-VOW, Paragon-Spicers, Lyreco, Raja, Bunzl, independent dealers, dealer groups, wholesalers, furnituremakers, paper-printermakers, MPS, OP makers; foodservice; hygiene suppliers; packaging; AI, cybersecurity; Hybrid-WFH; B2U marketing trends? PP's Top 20 predictions.
2023 Business
We repeat "Are we heralding in the Roaring 20's" after an uncertain Putin disrupted 2022? Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Shopify, Uber have M-powered a entrepreneurial revolution with affordable tech & immediate delivery. Covid advanced 2025 trends: #Paperless #Officeless #Touchless. WFH-Hybrid office trends tell us to connect with users by providing personalised productivity services + integrated same-day delivery. We guide on how dealers can take charge of their destiny? Report inc. 2022 Market Review
Sysco/FTC fight
Sysco's merger with US Foods was blocked by the judge who said the national food distribution giants would reduce competition. He is out of touch with the real world/rivals who would love it...
TWTR enables
Twitter is letting marketers to target users based on the apps they have installed on their smartphones
Best workplaces
Fortune and Great Place to Work have published their first-ever ranking of the best workplaces for millennial workers — a list of who scored highest for majority workforce under 35yrs old.
3M Capitalizes
The mighty 3M announced another major move in the personal protectional market with a $2.5Bn buy from from private equity firm KKR.
Twitter tops
CNBC covered the #CannesLions #1 ad innovation & creatitivity festival today inc. excellent interviews with marketing leaders of top brands Twitter, Facebook and Google....
Alibaba aborts
Alibaba Group is selling its etailer 11 Main, after its first major foray into the US market failed to gain traction. Amazonification at work...
Blackberry
Old smartphone maker, Blackberry terminal decline continued to accelerate at 30% in Q1'15. Software sales were strong but for how long?
Mason makes
The US #1 regional megadealer WBMason made its 4th acquisition this year to supplement its powerful organic growth. We spoke with CEO Leo Meehan about progress and plans....
Indra Nooyi CEO of PepsiCo & Fred Krupp of Environment Defense Fund penned an op-ed in WSJ advocating the use of greener trucks...
Tesco diss
Tesco is the worst of UK’s leading supermarket chains at complying with industry guidelines designed to protect suppliers, according to a confidential survey of food and drink makers.
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