Mason Maximizes
WBMason's iconic branded fleet of 1000 trucks are being enhanced: 2 yrs ago the first electric vehicle customised for multi-category supplies e.g. water. Now the launch of the 'Maximizer' designed to optimise the 'One Source Wonderful' business supply proposition. We spoke with fleet manager John DiLuna...
A c m e United
Acme United today announced slower sales growth in Q3'19 financial results. Sales of core cutting tools slowed whilst moving successfully into first aid & safety products....
WBMason: Best
WBMason's annual 3 day reps & consumer show at Foxwoods highlighted the huge shift in category mix from simple OP to broadline business supplies. Over half the display & demo space was taken by more enterprising productivity providers. We highlight the best in show...
Essendant exits
Vulture capitalist Sycamore Partners owners of OP wholesaler Essendant & reseller Staples continued its asset stripping process with the sale of auto & industrial assets acquired over the past 12 years by United Stationers ill advised leaders
SPRichards: slip
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) the $20Bn parent of NAPA, Motion and SPRichards reported slowing growth rates in Q3'19. CEO Paul Donahue made no comment on the OP business performance at this point.
Tech Data take
Global #2 IT wholesaler Tech Data's shares spike on rumoured $5bn takeover approach. China's HNA Group wants to sell #1 Ingram Micro with leading vulture capitalists rumoured to be interested. Is this a VC negotiating ploy?
Nestle growth
Nestle, the #1 food & beverage supplier to business reported steady growth in Q3'19, but fell well short of optimistic growth targets. Higher pricing boosted US, but other markets were flat
Essendant sign
US #1 OP wholesaler Essendant president Harry Dochelli confirmed the extension of its wholesale contract with its largest customer WBMason by 5 years at yesterday's Annual Sales Meeting. We speak with Harry Dochelli... Later today
Mason's Magical,
WBMason's Annual Sales Meeting, Day 2, welcomed 500+ vendor reps to the party. The marketing team stepped up to present progress & plans for the new broadline business supply categories. CEO Leo Meehan concluded the magnificent show with a moving crescendo call to his magically empowered, mighty sales force....Complete
WHSmith doubles
UK based stationery retailer WHSmith plans to double its international travel business and strengthen its presence in the lucrative US airport shopping market with a deal to buy a rival retailer
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