Australia-based high street stationery retailer Smiggle has reported a record year of global sales and a strong start to H124. FY23 sales were A$320 million (US$202 million), up 22.4% on FY22. Although the retailer was severely impacted by COVID-related restrictions, the latest results show it has managed to reset its sales. The brand is even
Despite a financial year unaffected by COVID-19 lockdowns, New Zealand office and school supplies retailer Warehouse Stationery has reported a slight dip in FY2023 revenue. In the 12 months to 30 July 2023, Warehouse Stationery’s sales were NZ$248.6 million (US$147 million), a year-on-year decline of 0.4%. While there was growth of 1.7% in the first
It had been on the cards for a while, but the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finally confirmed it has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com. The FTC – along with 17 supporting states – filed a complaint with the District Court Western District of Washington (WA) on 26 September. They allege the online retail
Both Staples and Office Depot in the US are hoping the travel vertical will help increase foot traffic to their stores. Staples recently appointed experienced travel industry executive Caitlin Gomez as Director of Travel Strategy and Partnerships, reporting to Craig Grayson, SVP of Services at Staples US Retail. According to a recent PhocusWire article, Staples
Japanese reseller Askul pointed to a number of drivers as revenue at its mainstay B2B division grew by more than 9% in the first quarter of its financial year. In the three months to 20 August 2023, B2B sales at Askul were almost ¥98 billion ($660 million), a year-on-year improvement of 9.3%. There were a