The distributor appointed an industry veteran to accelerate the growth of its Connected Commerce service and expand fulfillment services.
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Essendant's Connected Commerce solution includes marketplace integrations, eCommerce service and order delivery.
Essendant CEO and President Harry Dochelli has seen plenty of twists and turns during his nine-plus years with the company, but a few pillars, such as communications and culture, have always held true.
In denying Essendants motion, the court sided with GPC in its contention that Essendant failed to meet its contractual obligations.
Staples parent company completes tender offer, merger of Staples and Essendant expected to close January 31.
Companies extend tender offer for all outstanding shares of Essendant to December 26.
Distributor says merger with Staples expected to close in the fourth quarter.
Essendant terminates previous agreement with Genuine Parts Co.; Staples to acquire wholesale distributor for $12.80 per share in cash.
GPC says it will make no counter proposals following Essendants notice that it received a better offer from Staples, Inc.
Battle over office supplies wholesaler escalates.
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Essendant acknowledges latest correspondence from Staples, but says merger agreement to combine with S.P. Richards remains in place.
Company says merger proposal with GPCs S.P. Richards business remains in effect, despite unsolicited offer from Staples, Inc.
Ric Phillips, president of the company's industrial division, takes over in interim role.
Company reports loss of $188.6 million for the first quarter.
Essendant CEO says company's industrial business won't rebrand.
Company looks to increase percentage of own brand in sales.
