Cover Stories

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…

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed and reshaped dynamics and practices across all industries, and the IDC is no exception. As we move tentatively into a post-pandemic world, a selection of…

Why sustainability is good for business   “Sustainability” is increasingly a buzzword in companies of all sizes and the IDC is no exception. Around the country, dealers are tapping into…

Everyone understands just how hard the COVID-19 pandemic hit the independent office supply industry. But the commercial furniture sector proved to be the silver lining for many dealers, keeping them…

Technology continues to advance at a phenomenal pace and is transforming and streamlining traditional systems and processes. In this issue, we take a look at the latest technology offerings available…

Jan/san is becoming an increasingly important part of the office supply dealer’s mix, and we are becoming increasingly adept at winning customers from other resellers, Lisa Veeck explains Outsiders might…

Most independent dealers are more than happy to see 2021 draw to a close in the hope of a bright, shiny new year. Yet with continued pandemic uncertainty, an economy…

Consider these impressive statistics from the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI): 94 percent of people remember a promotional product they received in the past two years. 89 percent of people remember…