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
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime members shopped at record rates with peak orders exceeding Thanksgiving weekend 2014. Amazon Local Services sales tripled...
Microsoft the
The contrast is stark. The thoughtful strategic Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella; and the brash Balmer-like COO Kevin Turner (pic left). Why resort to knocking the competition?
Intel inside the
Intel confirmed Q2'15 results last night. It is finding ways to cope with a weak PC market, but is finding it tough keeping pace with innovation
SCA, the Swedish personal care, tissue & paper making giant reported strong sales and profits for Q2'15. The Tork brand owner made strong headway in the US and China
Dixons delivers
Europe's #1 specialist electronics retailer, Dixons Carphone, confirmed expectations reporting terrific results for its year to 2 May'15 . CEO Seb James was in ebullient...
Amazon Prime
The much touted 'Shopping Showdown' started at 3am ET. Early reports indicate an absolute blow-out success, as Amazon Prime's free-trial membership drive, highlights competitors' weaknesses. Updated thru the day
Facebook: fix
Want to get someone really riled up? Just ask about users about Facebook. Much maligned Twitter is a dream by comparison
Sharing market
Reuter's Bobbi Redell opines that 'Millennials will outgrow the 'sharing economy'. Forget this mythical generation, sharing is benefitting all ages in the new worklife confluence era.
Mobile to drive
Reports that users expect to spend more in the upcoming back-to-school shopping season is good news for big resellers, especially those with mobile webstores. Bad news for most immobile independent dealers
Banner rebrand:
Evo Group confirmed recently its direct businesses Supplies Team and Banner Business Services will be known as Banner. Welcome news, but a pity it couldn't maintain its trusted image.
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