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Is the 'Greenwash'
There's been much PR and social media postings by makers and distributors promoting their sustainability credentials. How much is genuine and how much is sham posturing aka 'greenwash'? Certainly there are doubts about printer paper claims given the toxic journey between makers, distributors, users, mailing and recycling. We explore....Updated
Depot distraction
Beleaguered bigbox ODP Corp (aka-Depot-Max) has leaked that more acquisitions under its faux 'Federation' distraction platform can be expected. With many dealers under pressure post-Govt Covid relief, could major Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas' resellers be in play? We discuss ceo Gerry 'Bizarro' Smith's latest attempt to distract attention away from its dire demise...
S t o c k l e s s
Is the end nigh for stockless dealers? Back in the 2019 'normal' days, dealers were struggling with a slowing economy. Then, Covid crashed the corp office market. Then, Government relief ran out last year. Now consolidation is happening? Moreover, wholesalers raised prices above inflation squeezing dealers competitiveness? The BIG question is how will transactional dealers survive? Should we expect larger progressives to lead an acquisition wave in the business supply market? We investigate latest market views. Later today ...
Are limping locals
'Buy Local' campaigns have been promoted by dealer groups for 30 years, largely as defensive plays v bigbox attacks. But, what user benefits do they offer in terms of personalized productivity gains v the increasingly local and faster Amazon army of resellers? We discuss and offer guidance...Updated
Marketers must
Marketing Week's Russell Parsons makes a powerful case for CMO's to take responsibility for consistent messaging in an increasingly fragmented marketplace...
Lexmark lifeline
Lexmark has identified document management as the next area of growth in managed print services (MPS) and wants to educate its partners on how to stay afloat in a declining print market.
Yahoo exit door
A top deputy of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has left at a time of rising impatience with the CEO’s turnaround efforts. This time its her CMO apponted in 2012...
Complete: 2020
On Thursday, we visited Richard Coulson, CEO of leading UK business supplier Complete Office Solutions, nr Leeds. He's in process of acquiring its 9th & 10th acquisition YTD to fuel its 100% growth in 2015. We profile progress and prospects... Updated
Pop-up ads
One of the most irritating causes of abandoned online shopping-carts is website publishers penchant for selfish pop-up promotions and rotating flash ads interruptions. Stop it! Later today
Treehouse Fds
Manufacturers of frozen foods and those processing products perceived as 'better-for-you' snacks are two market segments where TreeHouse Foods is interested in exploring an acquisition.
Amazon 1 hour
Amazon has leased new warehouse space on the outskirts of Boston, to provide one-hour deliveries in the Boston area.
FBK follows
This week, Facebook announced new features that allow SMB's to beef up their pages, inc. making it easier for users to send business messages.
Protective Pckg
Factors such as rising income levels of population, improving middle class, urbanization are enhancing the affordability of using protective packaging according to Research & Markets report.
Dixons drive
UK's leading electronics retailer Dixons Carphone has enjoyed a 10% sales boost and continues to benefit from the collapse of mobile phone rival Phones4U.
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