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2023 Trends: And Now a Word from Our Manufacturers

As we empty out the notebook from our January State of the Industry report on trends and predictions for 2023, we offer a few final thoughts from the world of manufacturers, distributors, leasing
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Central National Gottesman (CNG) Acquires Business Products Wholesaler S.P. Richards

Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG), a $9 billion global sales, marketing, and distribution leader in the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, wood products, and metals industries, announced
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Now Trending: Industry Professionals Weigh in on Issues to Watch in 2023

As soon as the ball dropped in Times Square on Sunday, the countdown began for all the Negative Normans and Nellies who reside in Pessimistic Cove. They’re all asking the same question: when will
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Mending Fences: Konica Minolta Passing the Loyalty Test

Loyalty is a funny thing. Sure, we know the textbook definition, but we also have our own interpretation of what loyalty looks and feels like, but there’s rarely consensus. Take relationships,
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The Big 5-0: Marco Celebrates its Golden Anniversary

Marco is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Jan. 15. The company was founded in St. Cloud in 1973 and got its start selling typewriters, supplies, and office furniture. What started as a
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Epson to Create In-Store Experience with Café at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show

Epson announced it will be demonstrating retail point of sales and back office solutions at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show from Jan. 15-17. Epson will showcase its latest innovative products
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Inspirational Toshiba Difference Maker Maegan Lujan Triumphs Over Adversity

When asked about the most rewarding aspect of her position as director of solutions and services for Toshiba America Business Solutions, Maegan Lujan cited her ability to solve problems. Being a
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ACP Enjoys Successful Debut of Commercial Print Summit

All Copy Products (ACP) hosted the inaugural ACP Commercial Print Summit at its Denver headquarters on Dec. 7-8, and the event was a rousing success. Printing businesses from across the region
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One Final Look at Top Challenges Confronting 2022 Elite Dealers

It’s time to clean up the wrapping paper, un-trim the tree and pop a couple of bottles of bubbly in anticipation of the ball dropping/curtain closing on 2022. It’s been a long, strange 365-day
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Ohio Supreme Court: Insurance Policy Doesn’t Cover Ransomware Attack

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of an insurance company, determining that its contract to cover any direct physical loss or damage to property did not encompass ransom payments made when a
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Q2 Surge, Supply Chain Easing Portends Bright 2023 for Konica Minolta

The dreamer in all of us would like to attribute the vast improvements in Konica Minolta Business Solutions’ supply chain to the magic of the Christmas season. Truth be known, the venerable
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2022 Elite Dealer Challenges: A Roundup of Various Obstacles Confronting Resellers

Can you hear the sound of your office line ringing? Or the frequent ping of email notifications? No? Of course not, because we are officially strolling through The Holiday Zone. Between now and
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