Amazon Business
doubled since 2022

Expanded product selection,
3rdPty sellers, >$120B sales

Amazon reported its Business division annualized sales of $60Bn GMV serving over 11m organizations globally. This represents 50% of total business supply sales 2X 2022 volume. “Companies trust our vast selection, value and fast delivery” reported VP Shelley Salomon  Full story here, first...

Dell 'drop' deal:
Arrow in denial?

Interim CEO "no material
impact on financial results"?

After a “thorough” review process, Dell iended its relationship with $31Bn tech distributor  Arrow ECS, leaving some partners to find a new source and creating a $1.4Bn or more opportunity for other distributors. in contrast  Arrow interim ceo Bill Austen said "Our strategy was not in alignment with the RFP, so it was a conscious decision on our part”?? Full story here, first.

Divestor DCC, post
Exertis, under siege

Vultures accused: "miserable"
bid for ex-Tech/OP distributor

The founder of DCC Group the ex-acquisitor of energy, tech and health care distributors has come out against a “miserable” £5.7Bn ($8Bn) bid from a pair of major private equity firms. Ironic really, given the way it allowed Exertis its tech/OP arm to disintegrate and be sold off for a song to renowned vulture capitalist Aurelius. Full inside story here, first

Samsung chip sales
soar, gets AI boost

Mobile eXperience/Networks 
sales recover inc Galaxy S25

Curry's failed ceo
exits, still in denial

Baldock's baloney ends w 
sinking sales & market cap

Embattled electronics retailer (Currys (ex-Dixons, PC World) continued to confuse with seesaw strategies and slow growth in FY'26 report. "Performance continues to strengthen...trending in the right direction"? commented departing for Boots CEO Alex Baldock. For 8yrs now his hype has been hollow in a growth market. Full analysis here, first. 

Advania acquis'ns
drive NEuro growth

Group's 5 purchases in 25/26
boost slower organic growth

Swedish IT services provide Advania achieved slower organic growth in 2025/6 boosted by major acquisitions. Interim CEO Hege Store said "acquisitions remain central to long-term strategy, with N Europe our biggest opportunity.". Full story and analysis here, first...

Total end-to-end
distribution is key

Global #1 TDSynnex chief's
lessons for wholesale success

 The #1 global tech wholesaler with $80Bn in sales TD SYNNEX CEO Patrick Zammit sees huge future growth as major brand vendors favour end-to-end distributors. He explained the drivers of 31% revenue growth and the opportunity for HPE and Dell partners. Moreover, lessons for wholesalers in the broader business supplies market who appear to do the opposite. Full story here, first...

Can Jony Ive
kill the iPhone?

Bringing user friendliness
to comms devices is key

Snapchat ceo Evan Spiegel may be asking the right question, but may have the wrong answer. He’s not the only one trying to put AI into hardware.  Sir Jony Ive, the designer of the iPhone joined OpenAI last year to develop a new consumer device with ChatGPT at its centre. The speculation is that it will be screenless — perhaps an earpiece. Full story here first...

How'll Dell 'drop'
deal brake Arrow?

Reason: Failure to carry full
range and support SMBs?

After a “thorough” review process, Dell is ending its relationship with $31Bn tech distributor  Arrow ECS, leaving some partners to find a new source and creating a $1.4bn or more opportunity for other distributors. The departure of ex-CEO Sean Kerins, who had a long-standing relationship with the Dell sales team, may also have played a role, sources suggested. Full story here, first.

TDSynnex surges 
on AI/W11 demand

$80Bn IT wholesaler's rocket
boost; Gains market share

TD Synnex, the $80Bn #1Global IT wholesaler benefited from high demand for AI PCs and the Windows 11 refresh.  CEO Patrick Zammit stated "we delivered record gross billings up +30%. Our results reflect strong performance across both our distribution and Hyve businesses". Q2'26 report analysis here, first ,...