Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Clicks over bricks
Despite a brief recessionary setback, industry revenue has grown over the past five years due to rising corporate profit and disposable income. Most of the growth has been the result of shifting consumer preferences to online shopping over brick-and-mortar establishments. However, as the rise of the internet continues to decrease the need for office supplies, industry growth will slow in the coming years.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
Office and school supplies
Office and school supplies are the largest product segment in this industry, accounting for about 48.0% of revenue. Within this segment, office supplies account for about 80.0% of revenue, and school supplies make up the remaining share. Products include a broad range of office supplies, such as document wallets, diaries, address books, binders, folders, paper trays, pen trays, office stamps, pens and pencils, and break room supplies. In the five years to 2012, this segment's revenue decreased slightly because high unemployment rates and low incomes created little impetus for office supplies demand. However, the education segment is more seasonally volatile, with sales picking up during back-to-school shopping events... purchase to read more