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16 May 19

Updated: 16 May 19

OP/Papermakers'
plunge persists...

Paperless, printless trend
forces race to reinvent or
ruin for old brand leaders

Most leading OP, Paper & Print makers have now reported a Q1'19 sales slowdown. We analyse the market, comparative performance and any plans for reinvention. Paper demand is plunging, but price hikes disguise the decline, spiralling down 50% since 2008 Updated for today's results 

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2 May 19

Updated: 2 May 19

Mobile Webstore
M a s t e r s 2019

The progressive resellers
that get what Lucy wants

We've hammered home the mobile webstore imperative for 9 years now. Yet still less than 20 resellers in US/UK have responded to Amazon, Wayfair & Staples moves that drive huge sales volumes with users. We review leaders' progress inc. Staples' new webstore... Updated later today 

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6 Apr 19

Updated: 8 Apr 19

Top FoodService
resellers rising

Insightful market analysis
into business supply rivals.
FaB growth opportunity...

The US FoodService market (exc. food) is estimated at $300Bn and grew at 3-4% over recent years. Some of the leading progressive business suppliers are making early inroads. We study the Top 20 players and rising stars. 

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2 Apr 19

Updated: 2 Apr 19

R e t a i l
R e t r e a t
R e v i s i t e d

Bigbox & trad dealers
face death by 1000 clix

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23 Feb 19

Updated: 24 Feb 19

The Young GenZ
business trends

Digital, diverse, ethical,
mobile & entrepreneurial

Generation Z (GenZ), comprise consumers born between 1995-2005, just entering prime spending years. GenZ’s are mobile, social & ethically conscious & represent 25% of market spend potential. We discuss Fortegra's Steve Davison research paper.... Updated

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21 Feb 19

Updated: 21 Feb 19

Omnichannel
M a r k e t i n g
C h a m p i o n s

Can 'click & collect' model
match Amazon mastery?

Internet Retailer’s 2019 Omnichannel Report reveals which top retailers omnichannel services fare best and which need improvement. We compare bigboxes Walmart, Staples, Depot & Home Depot with Amazon...

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18 Feb 19

Updated: 20 Feb 19

Papermakers'
protectionist
p r i c e  h i k e s

Paperless trend, capacity
cuts, cause cartel actions?

Most leading OP, paper & print makers have reported Q4'18 results. We analyse the market, comparative performance, capacity cuts & plans for reinvention. Paper demand is falling, but price hikes disguise the decline, spiralling down 50% since 2008 Updated for today's results

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1 Feb 19

Updated: 2 Feb 19

'19 Predictions:

OPocalypse or Opportunity?

Mobilize managed
productivity services

What will happen with Amazon, Apple, Staples, Essendant, SPRichards, Office Depot, WBMason, HP, Uber, Imperial Dade, SPOT (Spicers-OfficeTeam), EVO/VOW, Westcoast, dealers, groups, wholesalers, manufacturers in 2019. Here are our predictions....Refreshed & Updated

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18 Jan 19

Updated: 18 Jan 19

Food Service: Fine
forecast for 2019

4% growth mirrors outlook
in hygiene, safety & packng

FoodService & Equipment reports that the 4% growth achieved in the market in 2018 will be maintaned in 2019. We publish John Muldowney's report and comment on opportunities for progressive dealers...

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9 Jan 19

Updated: 10 Jan 19

Top Innovators.
Top Innovations

Illustrious icons comp'd
w/personal productivity
drivers & best products

Time Magazine recently reviewed the most innovative companies of 2018; and Forbes magazine the best breakthrough innovations. We feature the most innovative leaders and best innovations in the business supply/personal productivity marketplace… Updated

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