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Future of™ Office Supplies is now available

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THE SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH FOR

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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It all starts with

Office Supplies Industry Experts

Ben Arnold

Ben Arnold

Executive Director, Industry Advisor, Office Supplies

"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.”

Drive Office Supplies Strategy with Precision Data

Circana’s insights go beyond the surface, giving you the tools to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Here’s how we help:

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INDUSTRY RANKING

Data Spotlight

Top Office Supplies Categories Hold Steady; Notable Growth in

Coloring & Art, Dated Products


There were no changes in category rankings this period. The top three leaders remain Filing & Storage, Writing Instruments, and Coloring & Art


Coloring & Art posted a substantial sales increase of 6.4%, while Dated Products saw the highest growth at 8.3%. Most other categories experienced modest changes, with Office Paper and Presentation & Reference declining by -2.2% and -5.0% respectively.

Source: Circana, Liquid AI™,

October, 2025

Data Source: 

Point of Sale (POS) Data

How to Use Consumer Data to Stand Out and Drive Growth in a Saturated Market

13 Jan 2026

Insights in Action

The marketplace is as competitive as it’s ever been, with a wide range of new items sharing space with legacy products and private label offerings. To capture attention and share of spend, brands must learn and act on what drives consumer choices.

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Featured Solutions for Office Supplies Brands

Circana offers tailored solutions for every corner of the office supplies industry, helping brands stay ahead in a competitive market.

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From e-commerce to brick-and-mortar, we show you where your products perform best and how to optimize your assortment for each channel.

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We analyze how discounts and pricing strategies impact sales, ensuring you maximize revenue without eroding brand value.

Concept Testing

Before launching a new product, we help you gauge consumer interest and refine your offering. For instance, is your new serum’s hero ingredient resonating with your target audience?

With Circana, you get the clarity you need to make confident, growth-driven decisions.

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Complete Consumer™ solution gives a 360° view of U.S. buyers by tracking purchases across channels, powered by POS-aligned panel insights.

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Complete Market™ solution gives robust POS measurement for in-store & online sales, with fulfillment type breaks & UPC details across CPG.

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Marketing Mix solutions reveal incremental strategy impact, quantify uncertainty, and optimize ROI levers for confident ad budgeting.

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