Office Supply Stores
Popular products at low prices
As is to be expected in a country as successful as the United States, there is no shortage of places to buy office supplies. Every single business in the world needs office supplies in order to operate even on a day-to-day basis, therefore the office supplies industry is one of the largest in the country, with billions of dollars being spent each year.
As the consumer, choosing where to buy your office supplies can be a very difficult and frustrating process and making the wrong decisions or not planning far enough in advance can cost your company a lot of money. The last few years have seen a change in the way that most office supplies are sold. The increase in office supply stores and mail order or online stores has resulted in a decline of local independent retailers, where many (particularly small) businesses would previously purchase their office equipment.
However, although an estimated 50% of independent office retailers have closed shop in the last decade, those that remain are particularly useful for items that are not so mainstream. Often, these smaller businesses will order more unusual products especially for you and by doing this, are able to target effectively specific areas of the market with greater success than the larger superstores.
Office supply stores, such as Staples and Office World tend to operate in suburban locations in common with the increasing trend of out of town retail parks. Typically these businesses operate by selling popular products at cost or even below cost prices, whereas other products may seem to be more expensive than you might find elsewhere. As these companies tend to be nationwide, the quantity of their purchases from the manufacturers means that they can offer the consumer extremely competitive prices. For businesses buying in relatively small quantities, office supply stores will probably represent the best value for money.
For larger businesses, contract stationers may be a better option. Their prices often vary according to what you buy, so each business will most likely be able to negotiate different prices for the same item depending on the quantity and regularity of your purchases. By drawing up a list of your most frequently purchased items, you will most likely find that you get the best deal from contract stationers.
Other possibilities include purchasing from warehouses. Once a membership payment has been made, warehouses can usually offer very competitive prices. In addition, online office stores have become increasingly popular and many office superstores also have online stores. Prices are most likely to be the same as at the store itself, but occasionally internet based offers may appear. For smaller companies that are several hours drive from an office supplies retailer of any form, online shopping is most likely to be your best option.
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