Tech Resellers
Many global IT distributors have reported slower growth in recent quarters; some blaming outside factors like the economy or Brexit. Meanwhile, leading regional tech resellers are growing strongly & winning market share. We review and analyse latest market trends, winners and losers. Updated today
Most Creative
Fast Company recently published ‘100 Most Creative People in Business in 2019’ edition. We take a close look at the best creative minds in the buoyant business supply/services market. We publish the Top 20 with ratings/comment.... Updated
Papermakers'
Most leading OP, Paper & Print makers reported continued sales declines in Q3'19. We analyse the market, comparative performance and any plans for reinvention. Paper demand is plunging, but price hikes in '18/early'19 disguised the deceleration, spiralling down 60% since 2008... Updated Today for Cascades & Verso; Sappi tomorrow
Brand standing
Old OP brands like Acco, Esselte, Avery, IP & HP once dominated the market. Today's big brands Apple, Microsoft, Keurig, Fellowes, Humanscale, EcoLab, PFG, Amazon & WBMason stand for tech, refreshments, hygiene, ergonomics & food service delivered. Here are the Top 30 business service brands that stand for 'personalised productivity' improvement… Updated
Proficiency Index Poll
Nominations for the 10th Annual Proficiency Index ’40 under 40’ Poll 2019 are complete. This feature identifies the rising stars in the business supply marketplace, attracted 114 nominations. We list the top nominations in alpha order:
Broad Biz Supply
Proficiency Index latest research based on broadline business supply market vendors & distributors' half year results indicate paper related products (30% mix) demand is down 10%+; & broader categories inc. hygiene, refreshments, tech, furniture, foodservice & packaging supplies (70% mix) are up 4%; i.e. overall business supplies market is flat in 2019. We analyse trends....
Papermakers'
The Big 3 US papermakers' cartel behaviour persists. After the Georgia Pacific mill closure saga induced panic buying ahead of a phantom March price increase, distributors stocked up. Now with demand dead, mills are hyping near capacity limits price increase claim, when prices are tumbling? Updated again today inc. HP results
Contract furniture
Furnituremakers Review Q2'19: The transactional/replenishment market continued to slowdown. Meanwhile, contract interiors demand is strong with CEO's giving a positive outlook. We review leaders' performance & latest trends....
Top 25 UK Tech
The UK's Top 25 IT distributors generate collective sales of £11.3Bn ($14Bn) according to research by CRN's sister publication Channel Partner Insight (CPI). We discuss leaders' trends in products and services in Europe's top technology market
What Lucy wants
Proficiency Index's 15th Annual Businesswomen Buying Survey, primarily users (typically Lucy) with executive power, is more valuable than ever. It provides even greater insight into the latest trends in mobile shopping for business.....Report complete
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