"The office products industry faces relentless headwinds as remote work, digitization, and shifting workplace habits erode demand for traditional supplies. Some companies are fighting back with strategic pivots, cost discipline, and acquisitions to unlock value in adjacent markets. ACCO Brands ( NYSE:ACCO) just acquired premium headset maker EPOS for $11.7 million. We examined ACCO alongside peers navigating similar challenges to see who's positioned to benefit from operational transformation in a declining category."
"ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO) ACCO Brands manufactures staplers, binders, whiteboards, and computer accessories under brands like Swingline, Mead, and Kensington. The company generates $1.54 billion in annual revenue but saw sales contract 8.8% year over year in its most recent quarter. ACCO is betting on cost cuts and strategic acquisitions to stabilize margins and diversify beyond declining stationery sales."
The office products industry faces persistent demand decline driven by remote work, digitization, and changing workplace habits. Companies are responding with strategic pivots, cost discipline, and targeted acquisitions to unlock adjacent-market value. ACCO Brands, with $1.54 billion revenue, saw sales fall 8.8% and acquired premium headset maker EPOS for $11.7 million while pursuing cost cuts and acquisitions to stabilize margins and diversify beyond stationery. Newell Brands has been divesting non-core assets and shifting toward higher-margin consumer categories, diluting its office-products exposure. Logitech benefits from hybrid-work-driven demand for peripherals and video collaboration products. HNI faces similar workplace-shift pressures in office furniture.
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