Office Supplies

The rise of remote working and learning have had a significant impact on the types of office supplies consumers use. At the same time, digital channels have transformed the way people browse, compare, and purchase products.

These profound shifts are creating new challenges for retailers and manufacturers aiming to keep ahead. To help companies navigate this landscape, we provide the broadest and deepest view of the office supplies industry based on best-in-class point-of-sale (POS) and consumer data.

We also offer analytic solutions such as forecasting, segmentation, price and promotion evaluation, and more. Our industry analysts leverage these unmatched data assets to provide data-driven perspective as you navigate the complexities of a changing market landscape.

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Ben Arnold

Executive Director, Industry Advisor, Office Supplies

Expert Bio

"Industry consolidation, blended retail, digital alternatives, and value-based purchasing methods are among the macro trends reshaping the office supplies market as we know it, and they’re transforming the way consumers browse, compare, and purchase products. As consumers explore new trends, retailers, manufacturers, and businesses alike must fine-tune their category management and marketing programs and pursue collaboration across industry lines to ensure future relevancy and top-of-mind positioning.”

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INDUSTRY RANKING

Data Spotlight

Office Supplies: Top Sellers Hold Steady, Big Gains for Presentation & Reference

The top three category groups—Writing Instruments, Office Paper, and Office Essentials—maintained their leadership positions with no changes in rank.

Presentation & Reference moved up one spot, driven by a substantial 19.1% increase in sales, while Self-Stick Notes and Office Paper also saw strong growth at 15.4% and 15.3% respectively. Most other categories experienced minimal rank or sales changes, with Specialty Tape showing a slight decline.

Source: Circana, Liquid AI™,

August, 2025

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Point of Sale (POS) Data

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