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  • Screen Shot 2023 06 05 at 5.23.45 PMHybrid work is
    W o n d e r f u l !?

    ‘Stay forever’ mantra drives
    productivity & life balance

     


    Working from home (WFH) is part of the worklife balance that Generation Z demands, putting new pressures on employers, writes The Times' James Hurley. “Hybrid work will stay with us for ever,” Ronni Zehavi, ceo of HiBob states. Meanwhile. high profile business leaders argue there is a "loss of creativity". Who's right? We discuss....
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  • Screen Shot 2023 05 27 at 10.47.59 PMIs the 'Greenwash'
    ghost game over?

    Recycled paper pretenders'
    sham sustainability stories?


    There's been much PR and social media postings by makers and distributors promoting their sustainability credentials. How much is genuine and how much is sham posturing aka 'greenwash'? Certainly there are doubts about printer paper claims given the toxic journey between makers, distributors, users, mailing and recycling. We explore....Updated

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  • smith gerry depot deckchair shifter 21Depot distraction
    #24: Fed'n fudge? 

    'Bizarro' Smith's delusional
    dialogue disguises demise


    Beleaguered bigbox ODP Corp (aka-Depot-Max) has leaked that more acquisitions under its faux 'Federation' distraction platform can be expected. With many dealers under pressure post-Govt Covid relief, could major Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas' resellers be in play? We discuss ceo Gerry 'Bizarro' Smith's latest attempt to distract attention away from its dire demise...

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  • End is near callS t o c k l e s s
    endangerment?

    Higher wholesaler pricing
    imperils dealer's survival


    Is the end nigh for stockless dealers? Back in the 2019 'normal' days, dealers were struggling with a slowing economy. Then, Covid crashed the corp office market. Then, Government relief ran out last year. Now consolidation is happening? Moreover, wholesalers raised prices above inflation squeezing dealers competitiveness? The BIG question is how will transactional dealers survive? Should we expect larger progressives to lead an acquisition wave in the business supply market? We investigate latest market views. Later today ...

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  • disconnected dealer box lucy walkAre limping locals 
    resting on laurels?

    User disconnected? Weak
    webstores? Transactional
    not productivity svcs driven


    'Buy Local' 
    campaigns have been promoted by dealer groups for 30 years, largely as defensive plays v bigbox attacks. But, what user benefits do they offer in terms of personalized productivity gains v the increasingly local and faster Amazon army of resellers? We discuss and offer guidance...Updated

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Screen Shot 2023 06 07 at 11.26.22 PMHybrid Work forces 
late HP to defend

CFO Myers focused on cost
cuts & Poly 'zoom' rooms


Marie Myers, HP Inc's
CFO presented at Bank of America's Global Technology conference today. With demand for PC's a& printers plunging, she focused on the fancily named 'Future Ready Transformation' program aka cost reduction rather than. on cfredivle real growth initiatives. 

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Douglas sandy UNFIUnited N a t u r a l
Foods' slowdown

Ex-Staples chief feeds
healthier WFH lifestyle


US #1 broadline food wholesaler United Natural Foods (UNFI) reported slower results in Q3'23 aided by inflation. “As consumers continue to seek at-home food solutions, UNFI remains dedicated to providing our resellers with a competitive service" said ceo Sandy Douglas (ex-Staples)

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Hsu mike KCKMB-Clark market
share claim doubts

Fact check shows Essity,
P&G's real growth stronger


Kimberly Clark
ceo Mike Hsu presented at Deutsch Bank's Global Consumer conference yesterday and again claimed market share gains in all product categories over the past 5yrs. But, where is the evidence? Proficiency Index research finds that KMB is a laggard amongst brand leaders, particularly compared with Essity and P&G. Market analysis follows...

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Screen Shot 2023 06 05 at 10.17.25 PMFerguson plumbs
up price inflation

Acquisitions stream steady
driving sales over $30Bn


Ferguson (inc.Wolseley
the #1 US plumbing supplies wholesaler, reported a decline in sales in Q3'23 ottset by price increases and more  acquisitions. We speak with ceo Kevin Murphy about progress and plans in its equally split residential and commercial markets. Results analysis complete

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Salmirs Scott ABMABM's 'Enhanced
Clean' progress

Hygienic facility services w
Edu contract wins + acqns


ABM, the leading US facilities management services provider reported recovering results in Q2'23. CEO Scott Salmirs commented on the acceleration in work orders for virus protection and 'Enhanced Clean' services plus details of another acquisition...Reaults analysis 0900ET  today

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Lucy personalised marketingTouchpoints inspire
customer loyalty

How to create memorable

 

moments... that endure


'First impressions are lasting impressions' could never be a more apt phrase in describing the power of Touchpoints that inspire memorable moments that drive long term customer loyalty. We guide on how to create these unforgettable moments from the first touch...

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Screen Shot 2023 06 05 at 9.05.22 PMHybridwork's about
quality not quantity!

'Trust & Check' ousts 'Don't
expect, inspect' dogma

"One of the big differences between old ways of working is that technologies such as iPhones & Zoom have connected us at lower cost and higher reliability" writes London Business School's Lynda Gratton. Without tech, Covid would have resulted in a catastrophic drop in productivity. Now, businesses are realizing against first instincts, the huge benefits gained in quality of results...

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Screen Shot 2023 06 05 at 5.23.45 PMHybrid work is
W o n d e r f u l !?

‘Stay forever’ mantra drives
productivity & life balance

 


Working from home (WFH) is part of the worklife balance that Generation Z demands, putting new pressures on employers, writes The Times' James Hurley. “Hybrid work will stay with us for ever,” Ronni Zehavi, ceo of HiBob states. Meanwhile. high profile business leaders argue there is a "loss of creativity". Who's right? We discuss....

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Screen Shot 2023 06 05 at 11.06.02 AMClerkenwell Design

Week Show Review

UK's Expo of hybrid work,
sustainability, productivity


John Sacks,
legendary furnituremaker, now international consultant, has produced an illustrated review of the UK's #1 interiors show 'Clerkenwell Design Week'. It focuses on global impact, organisational efficiency and workplace wellness. PP reports the highlights

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Screen Shot 2023 05 27 at 10.47.59 PMIs the 'Greenwash'
ghost game over?

Recycled paper pretenders'
sham sustainability stories?


There's been much PR and social media postings by makers and distributors promoting their sustainability credentials. How much is genuine and how much is sham posturing aka 'greenwash'? Certainly there are doubts about printer paper claims given the toxic journey between makers, distributors, users, mailing and recycling. We explore....Updated

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