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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
The masters
Analysis of Q2'15 financial results start this week and grow in intensity thru' early August. What do we expect and who'll be the usual suspects of hype and deception? Later today
Cybersecurity
As we continue toward complete connectivity with all devices and networks linked to the web, it's evident that much established technology can no longer keep up. Cybersecurity risks are rising...
Starbux steers
Starbucks chief Howard Schultz is teaming up with more than a dozen companies in a commitment to increase hiring of young, minority workers over the next three years.
Keurig killing
US coffeemaker Keurig Green Mountain has lost 5.5% in market cap in the past week; 47% YTD. Investors, dealers & customers are unhappy with its deceptive screw ups.
Amazon Primes
WalMart is taking on Amazon with a rival 'rollbacks' sale to match the etailer's Prime Day on Wednesday. Will Staples and Office Depot follow?
XPD/OfficePoint
All change at XPD/Office Point recently, with the departure of David Langdown and return of co-founder David Whittaker & Co. Complete.
Disconnected...
Most OP dealer groups today are in disarray, losing dealers & managers. The pace accelerated in 2015 as failure to invest in CRM/emarketing & web design has left members well behind market leaders... Updated
CCL molds FAB
CCL Industries (owner of Avery) leader in specialty label and packaging solutions, has signed an partnership agreement with Korsini from Turkey
Uber $41Bn
Ride-hailing behemoth Uber has been valued at $41 billion, making it one of the most valuable private tech companies in the world.
Wholesalers'
"Wholesalers may die, but the wholesaler role lives forever", so said godfather of OP wholesaling, United's founder Howard Wolf back in the 80's. So true, even if they have struggled in recent years for real growth. Now that's all changing...interviews updated
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