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Printrmakrs prices
save sliding volume
Canon, Ricoh, Epson, Brother,
Kyo, Konica reports analysis
The big 6 Japanese printermakers have now reported Q4'25 results. Volumes are well down on pre Covid norm in Q4'19. So how will these major brands reinvent themselves as price increases disguise decline? We analyse here, first: Canon, Kyocera, Epson, Konica, Ricoh & Brother
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The Retrofit leaders
driving productivity
Personalized workspaces to
enhance team collaboration
The US NE region featuring Boston’s strong innovation economy attracts huge investment; while New York surges with a powerful retrofit project pipeline. The winners are spaces that deliver flexibility, proximity to transit, and productivity. Corporate leaders are embracing design as strategy — aligning amenities, wellness and performance goals. We review Gensler Design Forecast 2026 and UK leader Overbury's plans.
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HON + Steelcase
demand steadies
Contract market in recovery
Furniture vol down -40% v '19
HNI (HON+ AllSteel +Steelcase) the $6Bn US furniture maker, reported sleady growth in office demand in Q4'25. CEO Jeff Lorenger commented "We're confident in the complementary nature of the Steelcase acq—from a capability and cultural perspective" . Full analysis here, first...updated
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Haworth's hushed
& steady progress
Double acquisition in home,
luxury & business markets
"Haworth had a remarkable year, particularly office furniture business in NAmerica” said Franco Bianchi, CEO. “Our approach is sophisticated, we drove market share growth in most markets" Interesting claim given recent recovery by HNI and Miller Knoll? Full analysis here , first
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Acme advances
in Meds supply
Westcott cutting tools less
sharp. Acqs in prospect?
Acme United the cutting tools, safety and meds supplier reported a demand slowdown in Q4'25. CEO Walter Johnsen commented on the softness in US markets in contrast to CA/EU strength; and the advance in medical supplies. “Tariffs were imposed and changed throughout the year damaging US progress”. Full analysis here, first
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BiC writes down
serious declines
Pen volumes -40% v 2019
New CEO complacency?
The pen, razors and lighter brand BiC saw sales decline again in Q4'25. Pen volumes are now down -40%+ on pre Covid norm. Meanwhile, new ceo Rob Versloot commented "we stabilized performance in the second half and delivered results in line with the expectations" Really? Demand for writing instruments plummeted!?.. Full report analysis here, first...
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Navigator volume
and prices down
Paper demand slowdown
Tissue sales growth stalls
Portugal's Navigator Paper, the leading quality brand papermaker, reported depressed results in Q4'25. "Paper & Pulp came under severe pressure with a sharp downturn in pulp prices in China with an impact in Europe and falling prices across the board" reported ceo Antonio Redondo. Full analysis here, first
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Wayfair's volume
maintains strength
US mkt strong. International
demand slow.Germany shut
Wayfaiir the $12Bn US/UK home & office furnishings etailer, reported higher sales volume and order values in Q4'25. CEO Niraj Shah commented "Q4 capped off a tremendous year with growth in new customes and healthy repeat orders". Full report analysis here, first
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Xerox on rocks.
Vulture involved
Sales down -63% in 10yrs
Will VC save, strip or flip?
Xerox Corp sales continued in freefall in Q4'25. Efforts to turnaround the tailspinning old tech giant, even with the Lexmark $2.2Bn acquisition last July feels like a massive prolonged Kodak moment!? Now PE firm TPG Capital has agreed to support it in a joint venture to shore up its balance sheet. Full story here, first
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Heatons drives X
Pennines growth
UK OP dealer £20m+ sales
community now tops ten.
Heaton Group the £15m in sales Liverpool based OP dealer has made its largest acquisition, surprisingly moving across the M62 to Yorkshire. We spoke with ceo Dave Fielding to discuss the current market trends, his progress and plans earlier today. Full story here, first ...Updated
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