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'''OfficeMax''' ({{NYSE|OMX}}), is an office supplies retailer founded in [[1988]] and headquartered in [[Naperville, Illinois]]. It is the third-largest [[office supplies]] retailer in the [[USA]], behind [[Staples (company)|Staples]] and [[Office Depot]].


Is there a source for saying he went to Terenure College? I can't find one and [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4153/is_20040617/ai_n12086912 this article] doesn't list it among his schools. [[User:Irlchrism|Irlchrism]] 14:23, 17 March 2006 (UTC)
==History==
===Kmart===
On [[April 1]], [[1988]], OfficeMax was founded in [[Cleveland, Ohio]], by Michael Feuer (who served as [[Chairman]] and [[Chief Executive Officer]]) along with seven other associates. On [[July 5]] of that year, OfficeMax opened its first retail store in the [[Golden Gate Shopping Center]] in [[Mayfield Heights, Ohio]] (the location remains open today as store #1).


==The Accused==
OfficeMax grew by acquisition, including its [[1990]] takeover of [[Office Square]] stores, previously owned by [[KMart]], in exchange for a 22% equity stake. In [[1991]], [[Kmart]] increased its stake in OfficeMax to 92%. The company acquired '''BizMart''', its largest acquisition to date, in [[1992]]. '''OW-Office Warehouse''', a Virginia-based regional chain, was acquired in [[1993]].
I was surprised to search the article and find no mention of this documentary. Why was it not included? I managed to find some info on this on the BBC's Panorama section and have included a link. Maybe there should be more, but all I can find at the moment are various transcripts. I think it merits a mention. [[User:abdullahazzam|abdullahazzam]]
For the next ten years OfficeMax and its rivals, [[STAPLES]] and [[Office Depot]], continued to open new stores, saturating the market segment. OfficeMax developed regional '''delivery centers''', and investing in its super-regional '''PowerMax distribution centers''' in [[Las Vegas, NV]] (North Las Vegas, NV), [[Hazelton, PA]] (Onida,PA), and [[Birmingham, AL]] (McCalla, AL). All the while OfficeMax had the worst money losing results of the three. In 2001-2003, OfficeMax began closing under-performing stores in some neighborhoods and in regions where it didn't have a strong presence. While Staples and Office Depot considered merging, that deal was called off. Of the three it was OfficeMax that would be acquired; by '''Boise Cascade Office Products Corporation''',<ref>[http://www.boiseoffice.com/ OfficeMax Enterprise Solutions<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> which had a nationwide office supply delivery operation based in [[Itasca, IL]]. Boise had no ''bricks and mortar'' retail presence; their model used sales accounts people.


==Bibliography==
Boise Cascade, which bought OfficeMax in 2003, also owned the Cuban Electric Co. before it was seized by the [[Cuba]]n government following the 1959 revolution that brought Castro to power. OfficeMax is the largest property claimant in Cuba. [http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/19/news/international/cuba_castro_markets/index.htm?iref=werecommend]
The list of published works needs to be compiled into a proper bibliography. Templates exist for just this purpose. I will be attempting to compile Keane's books into some kind of standardised format as it may make them easier to reference. [[User:abdullahazzam|abdullahazzam]]


Fergal Keane has had a hand in writing three or four more books not mentioned on the current list, plus a couple of audio books. These books should be added to published works, with the audio books in 'cite audio' format. [[User:abdullahazzam|abdullahazzam]]
===Boise Cascade===
The company was acquired by [[Boise Cascade]] in [[2003]], and has undergone numerous internal changes since then, including rebranding its [[Photocopying|copy]] and [[Printing|print]] centers from '''CopyMax''' to '''OfficeMax Print & Document Services'''. This change was primarily to prevent customers from getting the idea that it was only a copy service. In Q4 2006 the company rolled out a new branding for their printing and finishing service after finding that OfficeMax Print & Document Services was too sterile of a name. The current name for the printing department is '''OfficeMax ImPress''' [http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/services/CopyMax/CopyMax.jsp]. As part of a strategic partnership with [[VistaPrint]], announced in 2007, ImPress is a white label, OfficeMax-branded web site for small business printing based on [[VistaPrint]] technologies.<ref>http://www.eventvestor.com/evp_event.php?eid=128966</ref>


== OBE honorary, or...? ==
The [[furniture]] section of the retail stores is often marketed separately as '''FurnitureMax''', though officially only a few stores have true '''FurnitureMax''' sections, characterized by much larger selections than normal OfficeMaxes. OfficeMax has 867 retail stores in the [[USA]] (including [[Puerto Rico]]) and 43 locations in [[Mexico]] (through a joint venture), in addition to an on-line retailer in the [[USA]] (OfficeMax.com). In October 2004, Boise Cascade completed its sale of its [[paper]], building products, and timberland assets. It then renamed itself OfficeMax.


Is his OBE honorary, or is he a "dual"? I can find no mention of the former, numerous source simply say he has an OBE. [[User:Alai|Alai]] 17:33, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
==OfficeMax ImPress Print and Document Services==
OfficeMax also features a business services department. First named CopyMax but later renamed to OfficeMax Print and Document Services (PDS) in 2005, and to OfficeMax ImPress Print and Document Services in 2007. This department offers printing and copying services along with other business identity solutions. OfficeMax has made several improvements to ImPress in recent years, now offering Wide-Format color prints in all of its stores. In addition to copies ImPress also offers binding, finishing, design services, custom business cards, stamps, business forms, checks, and more. OfficeMax ImPress has also recently cut color copy prices to $0.49 for 20/24lb. 8 1/2 x 11 copies.


== Unctuous ==
==MaxPerks customer reward program==
OfficeMax offers a customer reward program, called [MaxPerks] where customers can earn cash back for future purchases. There are two types of MaxPerks programs: '''MaxPerks for Business''' and '''MaxPerks for Teachers'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officemaxperks.com/|title=OfficeMax MaxPerks Program|accessdate=2007-12-18}}</ref>


"unc·tu·ous /ˈʌŋktʃuəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uhngk-choo-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
The '''MaxPerks for Business''' program is intended for any customer. The MaxPerks for Business program allows all customers to obtain a reward card that give the customer $25 back for $500 in purchases of instore or online products. As well the new change to the rewards program also offers customer $3 in rewards for every HP, Dell or Lexmark ink cartridge recycled through a retail location, maximum 10 per week. Also large collectors of recycleable ink cartridges can sign up to have a collection box sent to them were they receive $1 per HP or Dell Cartridge maximum 300 per month, all postage is paid by OfficeMax for the collection boxes.
–adjective

1. characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, esp. in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug." It seems to sum up his style nicely. Every dying child, a photo opportunity. The article hardly reflects his awful, solipsistic approach to the news. --[[User:OhNoPeedyPeebles|OhNoPeedyPeebles]] ([[User talk:OhNoPeedyPeebles|talk]]) 19:11, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
The '''MaxPerks for Teachers''' program is a reward program designed for teachers, however cardholders receive $10 for every $75 they spend, instead of a percentage back like MaxPerks for Business. The MaxPerks for Teachers program also allows teachers to get extra school supply money by allowing them to give their MaxPerks number to their students, which allows them to receive benefits throughout the school year.

== MaxAssurance ==
MaxAssurance is a service that OfficeMax offers on furniture, electronics under $400, electronics over $400 and computers. The only thing MaxAssurance does not protect against is loss or theft, though their Lo-Jack service does help track lost or stolen notebook computers. The plans are also renewable and transferable.

'''Furniture MaxAssurance'''
For chairs the plan covers broken casters and wheels, normal wear and tear to the upholstery, including seam separation. For furniture the plan covers structural defects and dovetail construction, lifting, cracking, peeling or scaling of solid woods, laminated finishes and veneers, warping, cracking and the breaking of frames/legs. The plan starts 31 days from the date of purchase and is good for three years.

'''Electronics under $400'''
This plan is a replacement plan. If your product fails, contact customer service and simply return the failed product to the replacement depot using the pre-paid shipping label. Once the product is received NEW will send you a OfficeMax gift card for the total purchase, plus tax if applicable. This plan covers normal wear and tear, defects in workmanship and materials, mechanical and electrical breakdowns, power surges (from day one), environmental factors, such as heat, dust and humidity and accidental damage from handling.

== Financial rebound ==
In Q1 2006, OfficeMax closed 110 under-performing domestic stores, and is opening 70 new stores with the new award winning "Advantage" store layout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://investor.officemax.com/EdgarDetail.cfm?CompanyID=OMX&CIK=12978&FID=1047469-06-3312&SID=06-00|title=OfficeMax: 10K Annual Report|accessdate=2006-07-05}}</ref> The "Advantage" store design is supposed to be more customer friendly and includes improvements in all major departments inside an OfficeMax store. The company plans to remodel most or all of its stores to the new Advantage layout.

As of October 12, 2008, OfficeMax shares traded at $5.88 per share.<ref>[http://finance.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NYSE:OMX OMX - OfficeMax Incorporated - Google Finance<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==OfficeMax ink refilling kiosk==
Starting in 2005 and ending early 2006, OfficeMax tested a semi-automated ink refill station in their stores in the Chicago area. Customers could bring in old HP, Lexmark, Dell, or Compaq cartridges, and have them tested and refilled for less than the cost of new cartridges. As of July 2006, OfficeMax outfitted all of their high profit stores with the ink refill machines. Due to the complexity of Canon cartridges, the OfficeMax Ink Kiosk is unable to refill them. This is mainly because Canon uses a colored dye in their cartridges, not ink. The electronic contacts are also digitally altered in such a way that the Ink Kiosk cannot read them.

==OfficeMax ink recycling program==
In 2005, OfficeMax began accepting any empty HP, Dell, or Lexmark inkjet or toner cartridges in exchange for a free OfficeMax brand ream of paper, with a limit of 5 per customer, per day, or an option to take $3.00 off their current purchase. (The same limit of 5 applied to the $3.00 off, with a minimum of purchase amount that matched or exceeded the coupon). This was then changed in October 2006 due to many customers abusing the program. At that time, OfficeMax only offered the $3.00 instore discount, with a limit of 5, for only HP, Lexmark, Dell and Canon. In the fall of 2007 Canon was no longer participating in the program. The cartridges must also be brand name, and cannot be previously recycled or refilled cartridges. Currently OfficeMax only accepts HP, Lexmark and Dell brand name cartridges. Off brand cartridges that are HP, Lexmark or Dell compatibles are not accepted. There is a limit of 5 cartridges per customer per day.

In July 2008, OfficeMax restructured their ink recycling program. Customers will no longer receive an in store credit for cartridges returned. Customers bringing in qualifying empty ink cartridges will instead receive a three ($3) reward to their MaxPerks account for up to ten (10) cartridges and thirty ($30) dollars in rewards a week. OfficeMax is only accepting genuine HP, DELL and Lexmark cartridges. Customers can check on their rewards through the new MaxPerks website. More Information to come.

== A Day Made Better ==
On October, 2, 2007 at 10am OfficeMax in partnership with Adopt-A-Classroom surprised 1,000 teachers with a box of supplies worth about $1,200. Majority of schools selected were Title 1 schools, in which 40% or more of the student body is subsidized with the free school lunch program. The teacher selected was nominated by the school's principal based on merit.The cause program has gone on to to win national awards including the Peter Glen Award at the 2008 Retail Advertising & Marketing Association conference.

Back for its second year, in October of 2008 OfficeMax surprised more than 1,200 teachers across the nation. Other new additions include celebrity involvement and the launch of a new website [http://www.adaymadebetter.com]

==Controversies==

In 2005, OfficeMax was investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in regards to "accounting for vendor income." According to OfficeMax , the company had falsified $3.3 million in rebate claims owed by its suppliers. Six employees were fired in connection with the issue. In early November, 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission completed the probe and recommended no enforcement action.<ref>[http://officemax.mediaroom.com/index.php/press_releases/436 OfficeMax Media Room - News Releases<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

In 2008 OfficeMax targeted by protesters asking it to keep a promise that was made to protect indigenous rights. Logging in [[Canada]]’s Whiskey Jack Forest to the supply paper pulp industry is opposed by the [[Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation]] people.<ref>{{cite web
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On June 6, 2008 it was announced through the stores that there will be a massive restructuring of employees, taking place on June 25. The new employee structure will consist of one Store Manager, one Assistant Manager, a Merchandising Manager (in select stores) one Supervisor, a Furniture Specialist (who will have keys to the store), a Tech Specialist (who will have keys to the store), Associates and a Cashier. ImPress (copy center) employees will not be affected. All current OfficeMax Supervisors have to reapply to see if they will keep their jobs at a lower pay rate, which is the speculation since they haven't announced the pay rate scale, similar to what Circuit City did in 2007. The way that the stores are being restructured appears to be for logistical purposes, resulting in every associate being involved with freight and receiving. There are several thousand associates that will be unemployed because of this.

==Going Green==
In spring 2008 OfficeMax started to sell recycled products for a company called TerraCycle [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TerraCycle]. As of right now OfficeMax carries trash and recycling cans (made from computer cases), Eco binders (made from 100% recycled cardboard and paper), natural all purpose and window cleaners (made from old 1 liter soda bottles and non-toxic cleaners using a plant based formula) and pencil cases (made from [[Kool-Aid]] and [[Capri Sun]] pouches). The products and packaging are made entirely from waste, reducing the amount of garbage going to landfills. OfficeMax offers and stocks more than 1,700 products with recycled content.

In the ImPress department customers can upgrade from 30 percent to 100 percent post-consumer paper for a limited time at no charge. All OfficeMax ImPress self-serve copy machines have been outfitted with "Think in Green" stickers to encourage customers to take advantage of this offer.

On July 2, 2008 it was announced that OfficeMax will be getting rid of all the vending machines in the employee break rooms to help reduce their carbon footprint, yet the company still leaves about 10% of the lights on for security purposes in all retail store overnight. This a change from a year ago when the company left about 50% of the lights on. They will also be increasing the employee discount on soda, candy and other snack foods.

On July 11, 2008 it was announced that OfficeMax will be getting rid of its large and small size checkout bags. Only medium bags are available now. Going forward OfficeMax is finalizing a new bag design that is made out of recycled content. This new design should start being seen in stores around September - early October.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.officemax.com] - official website

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Is there a source for saying he went to Terenure College? I can't find one and this article doesn't list it among his schools. Irlchrism 14:23, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

The Accused

I was surprised to search the article and find no mention of this documentary. Why was it not included? I managed to find some info on this on the BBC's Panorama section and have included a link. Maybe there should be more, but all I can find at the moment are various transcripts. I think it merits a mention. abdullahazzam

Bibliography

The list of published works needs to be compiled into a proper bibliography. Templates exist for just this purpose. I will be attempting to compile Keane's books into some kind of standardised format as it may make them easier to reference. abdullahazzam

Fergal Keane has had a hand in writing three or four more books not mentioned on the current list, plus a couple of audio books. These books should be added to published works, with the audio books in 'cite audio' format. abdullahazzam

OBE honorary, or...?

Is his OBE honorary, or is he a "dual"? I can find no mention of the former, numerous source simply say he has an OBE. Alai 17:33, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Unctuous

"unc·tu·ous /ˈʌŋktʃuəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uhngk-choo-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1. characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, esp. in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug." It seems to sum up his style nicely. Every dying child, a photo opportunity. The article hardly reflects his awful, solipsistic approach to the news. --OhNoPeedyPeebles (talk) 19:11, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

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