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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
Amazon aces
Amazon reported amazing accelerated growth in Q2'15 whilst maintaining powerful investments in new fulfilment centres, AWS and wholesale services. Business supply now represents 25% of its $110Bn sales forecast in 2015. Shares soared 18% today and still rising!
Starbucks, the leading worldwide coffee reseller, announced impressive results for Q3'15 sales and profits are accelerating
Is Carruthers
When MRO/industrial supplies king Grainger's CEO Jim Ryan announced the departure of young star Court Carruthers, speculation mounted on his new assignment. We would not be surprised to see him join Staples...
One Wesco
WESCO a leading provider of electrical, industrial, and MRO supplies, today announced slower Q2'15 results.
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...
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