H y g i e n e supplyHygiene, Foodservice & Packaging (HyPac)is the #1 business supply category alongside tech. Progressive business suppliers have pivoted into HyPac services. Proficiency Index Q3'26 reports analysis to date: CEO's seem complacent, lacking transparency by not splitting lower volumes from higher prices; denying soft consumer demand v WallSt AI Bubble euphoria? Full analysis here, first: 3M, Bunzl, K-C, Motion, PCA, Essity. P&G,
Independents' BestAs Staplessink and Depot dies, it's appropriate to celebrate the progress of the Independent Business Supply Resellers. The Top 2 Lyreco based in France; and WBMasonbased in Boston, lead the way followed by the Top 40 progressive regional resellers. Amazonwith $120Bn in sales dominate, so what are the independents doing to differentiate and grow in a flat market? We analyse the progress of each reseller. Updated
G o B e y o n d 15yrs ago printer paper+ink were Top 10 business supply selling products. Today, these aren't in Top 100. Current analysis of progressive resellers show the top sellers are in the foodservice to restaurants, hygiene to business; and medical supplies to health care markets. Sadly, OP dealers-wholesalers' sales mix is stuck at 60%+ for <15%/demand? Full analysis of the new Top Sellers list here...updated
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission confirmed Office Depot has agreed to pay $3.4m in penalties over knowingly failing to report defects in office chairs. These problems were first exposed by PP in 2012 and again in 2014.
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