Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
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Office supply stores are set for a rebound, albeit a small one. Competition remains high from online retailers, supercenters and warehouse clubs, forcing some operators to leave the industry in the midst of the recovery. However, corporate profit and consumer spending are projected to improve over the next five years, driving modest growth in revenue... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
The geographic distribution of the Office Supply Stores industry largely follows the US population spread; a denser population contributes to stronger demand in any given area. The greatest concentration of establishments is in the Southeast with 25.7% of establishments, followed by the West with 18.0% of locations. The Mid-Atlantic region has the next-greatest concentration of office supply stores at 14.6% of the total. These regions also have the highest populations. The distribution of wages and employees closely follows that of establishments, indicating little variation between regions. The regions with the highest average wage include the West, the Great Lakes and the Plains. Higher average wage is likely tied to higher minimum wage requirements in states in those regions... purchase to read more