January 8, 2026

Cultivating Success: Industry Dealer Executives Share Thoughts on Winning

There are no guarantees in business. Given the lack of certainties, most business owners try to position themselves to experience optimal outcomes. This takes on many forms: investing in people and equipment. Adding products or services that can be introduced to current clients
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M&A Roundup: Repeat Business Systems Nabs a Pair, Ricoh Swings Deal for AV Specialist

And so it begins. We’re talking about M&A madness season. When the calendar switches to January, all of the deals that were completed in November and December are revealed to the public. Despite the general slowing of transactions in 2025, we’re off to a quick
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2025’s Most Shocking Story: Tariffs Hit One Manufacturer Quite Hard

There’s an argument to be made that the Xerox acquisition of Lexmark is truly deserving of the Year’s Most Shocking Story trophy. Still, we decided that as earth-shaking as the deal was for the industry, it definitely was deserving of the Year’s Top Story. And we don’t want to
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Why Marketing Alone Doesn’t Make the Phone Ring in Business Systems Dealerships

One of the most common frustrations we hear from business systems dealerships is this: “We’re doing marketing… so why isn’t the phone ringing?” It’s a fair question—but it’s built on a flawed assumption. In the dealership model, marketing is not the primary driver of inbound
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Gordon Flesch Company Celebrates 11 Years as the Top Independent Canon Dealership

Madison, WI (Jan. 8, 2026) – Gordon Flesch Company (GFC) is honored to announce being named the Canon U.S.A. Top Dollar Dealer Volume Award winner for an incredible 11 years in a row. This prestigious accolade highlights GFC’s reign as the nation’s largest independent
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Canon Introduces New Full-Color Label Printer

Melville, NY (Jan. 8, 2026) — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, proudly introduces its latest innovation in full-color label printing: Canon’s LG-P800 printer, a versatile printer designed to help users create high-quality stunning 8-inch-wide labels.
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Sharp Promotes Matt Petry to Senior Vice President, Sharp Business Systems

Montvale, NJ (Jan. 8, 2026) — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), announced that Matt Petry has been appointed to senior vice president of Sharp Business Systems (SBS), SIICA’s direct sales and service
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Konica Minolta Recognized as a Leader in 2025-26 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy

Ramsey, NJ (Jan. 8, 2026) – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced it has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US52993425, December
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Katun Appoints Cinzia Gandini as General Manager of EMEA

Minneapolis (Jan. 8, 2026) – Katun Corporation (Katun), a global leader in OEM-equivalent imaging supplies and provider of Arivia multifunction printers (MFPs), today announced the appointment of Cinzia Gandini as general manager of Katun Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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Epson at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show 2026 – Showcasing Technology That Moves Business Forward

Los Alamitos, CA (Jan. 7, 2026) – Epson today announced it will be showcasing its wide variety of technology for retail businesses at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show from Jan. 11-13 in New York City. Epson will highlight a comprehensive range of retail solutions with applications
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Keypoint Intelligence to Acquire DataMaster Online, Expanding European Reach and Dealer-Focused Intelligence

Fairfield, NJ (Jan. 7, 2026) — Keypoint Intelligence today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DataMaster Online (DMO), a benchmark service and testing resource for the print industry. The acquisition will strengthen Keypoint Intelligence’s presence in
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Katun and Modern Office Solutions Team Up with the San Diego Padres as Official Partners

Minneapolis (Jan. 6, 2026) – Katun Corporation (Katun) and Modern Office Solutions today announced a strategic partnership to become Official Partners of the San Diego Padres for the upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) season. The collaboration brings together two leaders in
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Kevin Howes Joins Distribution Management to Drive Large Format Print Expansion

St. Charles, MO (Jan. 5, 2026) — Distribution Management (DM) is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Howes as business development consultant. This strategic hire supports the company’s growth into large-format print and reinforces DM’s continued investment in providing
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Marco Technologies Expands National Leadership Team with Strategic Hire

St. Cloud, MN (Jan. 5, 2026) — Marco Technologies, a leading business technology provider, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Campbell to its leadership team as vice president of revenue operations, print. The hire marks a significant step in Marco’s continued national
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Color-Logic Announces Support for Macintosh and Windows Versions of Adobe Creative Cloud 2026

West Chester, OH (Jan. 5, 2026) — Color-Logic has announced its full compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud 2026 (CC 2026) for both Macintosh and Windows platforms. With this update, Color-Logic commits to ensuring that innovative Color-Logic palettes and plugins continue to
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