Staples Acquires HiTouch Business Services
Staples has acquired HiTouch Business Services, one of the largest independent office products dealers in the U.S.
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One Click: Amazon Emerging As Furniture Leader
According to One Click Retail research, Amazon.com did about $4 billion in furniture sales in the U.S. last year, up 51% year over year, to become the largest online player in the category.
Ameriwood Expands Coordinating Home Office Furniture Collections
Dorel’s Ameriwood Home division is expanding its task-related home office furniture collections.
Keurig, Evoca Team To Debut Away From Home Brewer
Keurig and commercial coffeemaker supplier Evoca have partnered to launch the Keurig K4000 Cafe System positioned for the away from home channel.
OFM Adds Adapt Series Configurable Tables
OFM has added new Adapt Series Tables to its office furniture assortment.
Staples Recognized For Environmental Initiatives
Staples has been recognized as a Corporate Social Responsibility winner at the 2017 S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards.
Office Depot Completes Acquisition Of CompuCom
Office Depot has completed its acquisition of CompuCom Systems, an information technology services provider. In a hurricane-hit third quarter, Office Depot’s sales declined.
Office Depot Expands Service Offering With BizBox
Office Depot is launching a new operation, dubbed BizBox, that will provide start-ups and small businesses access to the core services needed to start and grow their operations.
Ameriwood Debuts Commercial Office Series At High Point
The Ameriwood Home division of Dorel Industries has debuted its new commercial office furniture line at the fall High Point Market.
Office Depot Appoints DeVard Chief Marketing Officer
Office Depot has appointed Jerri DeVard as evp/chief marketing officer.
Sycamore Partners Completes Acquisition Of Staples
Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Staples, Inc.
Staples Comps Slip In Q2
With its acquisition by a private equity firm pending, Staples’ comps slipped in the second quarter, although the office superstore did post a profit.
Office Depot Sees Revenue Drop In Q2
Second quarter sales at Office Depot were down as the office superstore retailer reported declines in its retail and business solutions divisions.
Twin-Star Debuts ActiveLife Series At Las Vegas Market
At the summer Las Vegas Market, Twin-Star International is broadening its furniture resources and has introduced a new ActiveLife series of adjustable sit/stand desks.
OFM Updates Online Platform
OFM has launched a redesigned website platform aimed to enhance the user experience.
NRF: Back-To-School Spending Could Hit Record Levels
Consumers heading to their favorite stores to shop for their back-to-school/college needs are expected to increase their spending from 2016, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey.
Staples Launches DwellStudio Office Collection
Design house DwellStudio has partnered with Staples on a new office collection.
Staples Names Bottomley Chief Marketing Officer
Staples has named Michelle Bottomley its new chief marketing officer. In this role, she will be responsible for marketing across the office superstore chain, helping to promote the company’s pivot to focusing on its North American delivery business.
Staples North American Comps Tumble In Q1
Staples saw its North American retail comps decline in a mixed first quarter.
OFM Rolling Out Essentials Furniture Line
Office and school furniture manufacturer and distributor OFM is rolling out its new Essentials by OFM line of consumer-oriented products.