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Special Anniversary Feature | Globe Watch twenty five year anniversary
sweden Lyreco enters Sweden April 1997 Lyreco announces the acquisition of SKr620 million ($80 million) Swedish dealer Dorab, the largest and most successful in the country.
germany Office World exits Germany May 2003 Office World starts its withdrawal from the German market after being worn down by aggressive price battles and a harsh business climate.
france Depot expands BSD into France November 2001 Office Depot expands its European Business Services Division into France. President of European Operations Rolf van Kaldekerken says that with the addition of a contract sales operation, Depot will be able to leverage its strong brand and operational infrastructure in the country.
italy CE says buongiorno! August 1996 Corporate Express announces its entry into the Italian market via the acquisition of two of Italy’s premier dealers, Asite and Karto Italian, both based in Milan. Spicers Italia opens doors January 2005 Spicers’ Italian operation opens its doors for business with Francesco Villa at the helm.
greece Plaisio sets stock market record May 1999 The Greek reseller rocks the Athens Stock Exchange with an IPO oversubscribed by a record 393 times!
south africa Superstores take off in South Africa May 1993 Makro, an international cash ‘n’ carry warehouse operator, opens a second MakrOffice superstore in the country’s capital, Pretoria. The company says it believes in the potential of a one-stop discount approach to office supply purchasing.
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israel Office Depot opens in Israel September 1993 Office Depot signs an agreement with the Koffler family of Canada, owners of Super Pharm (Israel), and with Jack Fishman and Zach Fishbein, to operate stores in the country under licence.