office supplies
Coverage of office supplies in the Nexus archive.
- [US] Ecomedes company
A partner is considering a company named Ecomedes, which sent a $500 check for office supplies. The check is delayed in clearing, and an HR representative is pressuring her to purchase supplies immediately. She fears she might have to pay out of pocket, raising concerns about a potential scam.
- Amazon’s record Prime Day masks a darker truth: Americans are spending more and getting less
Americans are projected to spend a record $26.3 billion during Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sale in 2026, but average order sizes have dropped by 17% compared to the previous year, indicating more buyers spending less per transaction. The decline reflects economic pressures like Trump-era tariffs, which reduced seller discounts while driving consumers to prioritize essentials like office supplies and books over discretionary items.
- Where do office supplies belong? Here’s a hint: it’s in the name
The article discusses the ethical issue of employees taking office supplies like pens, soda, or coffee capsules home, arguing that such actions are wrong despite some people's belief that it is acceptable or common behavior.