Supporting members across the workplace supplies industry

Although some elements of the Employment Rights Act 2025 are still being thrashed out, some changes come into force this autumn.

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has delayed the introduction of mandatory kerbside collections of plastic film and flexible packaging under the Simpler Recycling programme.

New consultation.

Update One: New 1 September Deadline for pEPR Data Resubmissions.

The June update for the GfK/BOSS Panelmarket report is now available. GfK track and audit 36 product categories in the Office & Stationery sector and produces time comparable data for Sales Value, Sales Units/Packs and Sales Pieces - as well as calculating an average pack price and sales price.

The BOSS Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Steph Halstead, Head of Data & Marketing at Dynamic Office Solutions and Callum North, Business Development Manager at BLOC Group, as the new Co-Chairs of the Leaders of the Future (LOTF) Committee. They will replace James Day, Managing Director at Durable and Amy Remmer, Account Director at VOW Wholesale.

Next in the BOSS Diversification Hub spotlight is Furniture & Ergonomics, bringing together practical guidance, market insight and member-led expertise to support dealers exploring opportunities across workplace furniture, ergonomic solutions and evolving working environments.

BOSS has published a new Cleaning & Hygiene category focus within the Diversification Hub, developed with input from member companies to support dealers exploring opportunities beyond traditional workplace supplies.