Cover Stories

By Lisa Veeck    Few things are more conducive to learning, training or simply imparting information than visual communication products. And with more people working remotely post-COVID-19, how best to…

As the return to the office continues, more importance is being placed on providing breakroom spaces that are far removed from the old cafeteria style. Lisa Veeck finds out how…

Many members of the IDC have diversified their offerings, expanding into furniture, janitorial and breakroom supplies, and printing and promotional materials. Increasingly, however, dealers have begun delving into more unusual…

There’s no need to discuss the obvious: inevitably, commercial furniture sales were down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, the shutdown is now behind us. However, as with most things in…

With today’s increased focus on health and wellness, it should hardly be surprising that this is an area where savvy independent dealers are entering, expanding and sometimes even revisiting their…

We talk to independents about their choice of technology provider   Dealer Commander “We knew we needed an e-commerce site that was easy to navigate.” Panola Paper Co., Inc., Batesville,…

Why these dealers aren’t about to let fewer mask sales deter them   For the last few years, jan/san has been a staple for most independent office supply dealers. For…

Dealers share insights into the top trends for 2023 This time two years ago, INDEPENDENT DEALER’s cover story focused on the rollercoaster ride that the industry was encountering as the…

While sales of PPE helped many dealers survive the pandemic, safety has long been a worthwhile category. As Lisa Veeck discovers, in a world that is more health conscious than…

Many breakrooms remain closed as companies struggle to get employees to return to the office full time after the pandemic shutdown. However, those that are open are not the same…