Office Depot Survey Reveals Top Home Office Essentials
Office Depot conducted a survey of more than 1,000 remote workers on their top priorities for home office upgrades that have enhanced the work-from-home experience.
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Bush Business Furniture Launches Site For At-Home Workers
Bestar-Bush’s Bush Business Furniture, the company’s commercial furniture division, is applying its history of home office expertise to help companies and professionals make the transition as more work gets done in private residences.
OSP Home Paces Key Trends With Contempo L Desk
The Contempo L Desk has taken a featured place in the OSP Home lineup, delivering a clean modern style that addresses key trends as they play out during Fall High Point Market season.
Office Depot Releases Diverse Supplier Catalog
Office Depot has released the company’s 12th edition of its Diverse Supplier Catalog. The catalog highlights an assortment of more than 1,500 items ranging from paper and toner, to presentation boards, writing instruments, school supplies, furniture, technology and desk accessories, with more than 700 products also containing eco-attributes or eco-labels.
Staples Establishes Face Covering Policy
Staples U.S. retail said it has established a new policy, effective July 27, requiring that, in addition to store associates, all customers must wear a face covering to enter a Staples store.
West Elm, Steelcase Debut Consumer Furniture Line
Steelcase and West Elm have expanded their contract interiors partnership to now include a selection of retail products available to consumers on WestElm.com.
Home Office Lifestyle Trends Accelerated As Pandemic Spread
The home and small office furniture segment is going through a metamorphosis of sorts, one that has been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. but that has its roots in consumer lifestyle transitions and professional workstyle transformations that have been progressing for a generation.
Office Depot Sets Reverse Stock Split
With an effective date of June 30, Office Depot’s board of directors has approved a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock at a ratio of 1-for-10.
Office Depot Appoints Scaglione Chief Financial Officer
Office Depot has appointed D. Anthony Scaglione as evp/chief financial officer, effective July 20, 2020. As CFO, Scaglione will report directly to CEO Gerry Smith and be a member of the executive committee.
A Work In Progress
After nearly three months of working from home, it is a welcome relief to begin the first phase of a return to offices for the HomeWorld Business team.
Housewares Helping Virus-Wary Consumers Shelter At Home
A swift restoration of lagging supply chains could loosen the flow of top-selling and new products in several housewares categories expected to become more important with more people confined to their homes during the health crisis.
Walker Edison Gives Away Desks To Home-Bound Workers
On March 17, Walker Edison said that it would donate desks to individuals who now find themselves working and teaching their kids remotely and are unable to afford a desk in their home, an offer that generated significant response.
Office Depot Making Changes To Board Of Directors
Office Depot is making changes to its board of directors, as V. James Marino and Nigel Travis have decided not to stand for reelection at the company’s upcoming annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2020.
Staples Introducing In-Store Customer Workspaces
To address the evolving workplace, Staples is launching Staples Studio, an in-store concept that offers customers access to a collaborative workspace with private or shared offices, community kitchens and meeting rooms, and a range of additional membership benefits.
Conn’s Q1 Comps Down But Earnings Gain
Conn’s comparable store sales slid in the first quarter but a better gross margin and the company’s improved credit segment performance helped drive earnings up in the period year over year.
Staples Launches New Brand Campaign
Staples has kicked off a refresh of its brand and marketing message, which is primarily focused on its digital and delivery brand and its approach to engaging with large and small business customers.
Ameriwood Focuses On Small Office For High Point Market
For the Spring High Point Market, the Dorel Industries Ameriwood Home division will emphasize small office/home office products in what it characterizes as a Soho statement.
Office Depot Expands Print & Copy Services
Office Depot recently expanded its print and copy services with the placement of thousands of new Xerox units, from walk-up multifunction printers to high-end production devices and personalization software, in retail stores and regional production facilities nationwide.
Staples To Acquire DEX Imaging
Staples has signed an agreement to acquire DEX Imaging, a leading independent document imaging technology dealer in the U.S.
Office Depot Offers Google, Nest Smart Home Device Services
Office Depot is now a certified installation partner for Google and Nest smart home devices. Through the new service, customers can not only buy their Google Home Minis and Nest cameras, thermostats and more from Office Depot, they can also have them installed and connected to their other smart home devices as well.