Hybrid work is
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
AMZNIFICATION
The ultimate disruptor Amazon celebrated its 20th Anniversary on Wednesday with a blow out Prime Day sale. Most damaged resellers are in denial e.g. Grainger; dismissing them as unprofitable. Don't underestimate Robin Hood...
The productivity
Google chief economist Hal Varian says sluggish US/UK productivity doesn’t reflect a high-tech wave of innovations that save people time and money. We agree and discuss why...later today
Otto offload
Printus, the #2 German business supplier confirmed the long rumoured purchase of embattled Otto Office.
Uber overtakes
UPS/FedEx and taxis are losing business delivery and travelers to ride-hailing services like Uber, a survey by Certify shows.
BTS'15 spend
National Retail Federation amd International Council of Shopping Centres have published pessimistic reports on the 2015 Back to School season. Why in such a strong economy?
Knoll knocked
Knoll, the leading office furnituremaker, announced slower growth results, but higher profits for Q2'15.
Grainger grinds
WW Grainger, the $10Bn in sales, leading North American broadline supplier of FM, maintenance and business supplies today announced slow Q2'15 financial results.
Cintas drives
Cintas, the uniform & business services specialist, posted solid Q4'15 results and announced a strategic direction shift...
Google goes
Google, the world’s #1 search provider posted impressive Q2'15 with strong ad revenue growth and tighter controls on costs.
SPLS mobilizes
Staples today confirmed the refresh of its already best-in-class mobile webstores, Staples.com and StaplesAdvantage.com
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