The office supply retailer Staples generated annual sales of around **** billion U.S. dollars in 2024. In 2017, the sales revenue of Staples amounted to nearly *** billion U.S. dollars. Staples Company Information Staples carries a wide range of products, such as business technology, ink and toner, paper, and office furniture. The product segment that generates the highest share of sales for the company is core office supplies, followed by ink and toner. Though Staples operates in six countries, the vast majority of its retail stores are located in the United States. In 2022, there were ***** Staples stores operating across the United States. Office and Stationary Product Market in the U.S. The revenue generated by office supply and stationary stores in the United States has decreased steadily each year since 2007. In 2022, U.S. office supplies and stationery store sales came to about ****billion U.S. dollars. However, in 2023, the average annual expenditure on stationary, stationary supplies and gift wrap per consumer unit was around ***** U.S. dollars, representing a more even market despite yearly fluctuations.

This statistic depicts the breakdown of Staples annual sales by product category from 2011 to 2016. Core office supplies made up **** percent of total Staples sales in 2016.

This forecast statistic shows the sales value of office supply and stationery stores in the United States from 2008 to 2013, with forecasts up until 2020. By 2016, sales values of office supply and stationery stores in the United States are projected to reach approximately 16.03 billion U.S. dollars.

The statistic shows the projected percentage of office equipment and supplies in total U.S. e-retail sales from 2010 to 2016. In 2012, office products are expected account for 3.5 percent of total retail e-commerce sales in the United States.

The online revenue of staples.com amounted to US$905.5m in 2024. Discover eCommerce insights, including sales development, shopping cart size, and many more.

As of March 2022, Staples had ***** stores across the United States and *** stores in Canada. In Europe, Germany has a strong Staples presence, with almost ** stores. As for its presence in Latin America, the company has ** stores in Argentina and operates under the e-commerce brand Oceano *** in Brazil.

From Massachusetts to the world

Opening its first store in the Brighton neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986, the company grew considerably in the decades after that. Arguably the best-known office supplies retail chain in the world, the company founded its Canadian subsidiary in 1991, and expanded to Europe a year later. Hundreds of stores still operate under the Staples name, though mostly in North America, and the company has a significant e-commerce presence in the continent.

Financial struggles and recent changes

Staples’ revenue has significantly declined in recent years. With the rise of e-commerce, online retailers such as Amazon have become the preferred channel for office supplies purchases. In 2015, the company tried and failed to acquire Office Depot and OfficeMax, after which the company increasingly focused on its *** segment. Two years later, it was sold to the private equity firm Sycamore Partners. In 2021, the company divested most of its European branches.

The online revenue of staples.ca amounted to US$246.2m in 2024. Discover eCommerce insights, including sales development, shopping cart size, and many more.

The office supply store industry has faced choppy waters recently, battling shrinking profit and declining demand due to digitalization and intense competition. In 2025, the industry's revenue will stand at $20.9 billion, reflecting a drop of 1.8% from the previous year. This decline aligns with the industry’s overall five-year CAGR of -4.0%. As businesses and individuals pivot towards digital solutions, traditional office supplies like paper and pens face obsolescence. Consumers, leaning towards online and discount retailers, have heightened the pressure. The pivot toward eco-friendly and electronic products offers a glimmer of hope, yet these efforts haven’t completely filled the revenue gaps left by core product declines. Driven by digital advancements, the percentage of business conducted online has increased at a 3.1% CAGR, cutting into sales of physical products. Traditional retailers are hard-pressed to compete with the pricing power and distribution efficiency of giants like Amazon and Walmart, eroding their market share. As individual consumers make up a larger portion of revenue, price sensitivity becomes a cumbersome hurdle. To stay afloat, chains like Staples and Office Depot have diversified, enhanced their e-commerce platforms and boosted loyalty programs. Despite these efforts, the structural challenges have forced store closures and sparked talks of strategic mergers to cut costs and realign business models. Looking ahead, the next five years promise both challenges and opportunities. Revenue projections show milder slumps with a CAGR of -0.3%, reaching a projected $20.6 billion revenue in 2030. As remote work solidifies, households are emerging as pivotal buyers, albeit with a sharp focus on affordability. The need to innovate and compete aggressively on price, convenience and product variety is paramount. Aggressive external competition will likely force further price reductions on commoditized products. However, the industry can capitalize on evolving consumer preferences by offering innovative in-store services and personalized products. Efforts like co-working spaces, custom product offerings and tech support experts can carve a niche, helping office supply stores adapt and remain relevant in a fiercely competitive market.

Vita Coco surpasses Q1 revenue expectations with a 17.2% increase, despite a mixed full-year outlook. The company shows strong growth in the consumer staples sector.

United States JR: Same-Store Sales: OS: Staples US data was reported at -1.100 % in Jul 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -3.000 % for Apr 2017. United States JR: Same-Store Sales: OS: Staples US data is updated quarterly, averaging -3.000 % from Jul 2011 (Median) to Jul 2017, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.000 % in Jan 2012 and a record low of -7.000 % in Jan 2014. United States JR: Same-Store Sales: OS: Staples US data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redbook Research Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H012: Johnson Redbook Same-Store Sales Index: Quarterly: YoY%.

The Online Office and School Supplies Sales industry has experienced robust revenue growth, increasing at an estimated CAGR of 5.1% reaching $2.8 billion over the past five years. In 2024 alone, revenue is projected to increase by 4.4%. Positive macroeconomic factors and evolving consumer trends have been key drivers of this growth. Rising income levels and a growing percentage of online transactions have bolstered industry performance. The nature of office and school supply products, characterized by low differentiation, has encouraged consumers to purchase online, minimizing the risk of dissatisfaction with their orders. Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers have increasingly moved into the online market, aiming to reclaim sales from online-only competitors, which has further expanded industry revenue. Significant barriers to entry have limited the number of successful enterprises, leading to a high market share concentration among the top four players. This concentration has intensified internal competition, exerting pressure on industry profit. Despite the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 on many sectors, online office and school supply retailers fared well because of their online nature. The shift to remote work led to increased demand for home office supplies and virtual schooling drove parents and caretakers to purchase additional school supplies for home use. Looking ahead, industry revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3, reaching $3.4 billion by 2029. As the economy strengthens, operators will benefit from increased demand driven by high disposable income levels and rising corporate profits. While demand for home office supplies may decrease as more employees return to traditional workspaces, businesses will need to purchase more supplies for their expanding in-office workforce. Although e-commerce sales will continue to grow, the rate of growth is expected to slow because of market saturation. High market share concentration will persist, creating significant barriers for new operators attempting to enter the industry.

Changes in consumer behaviour and work models have created significant shifts for the Canadian office supply store industry over the past five years. In 2025, the industry’s revenue is anticipated to reach $2.9 billion, with a current-year growth rate of -0.6%. The pandemic-induced proliferation of remote and hybrid work models has slashed businesses’ need for traditional office supplies like paper and pens. At the same time, the expansion of competitors like Amazon and Walmart, which offer similar products at competitive prices, has intensified pressure. Despite these challenges, opportunities arise from the accelerated demand for home office supplies, positioning stores with stylish and ergonomic furniture as appealing destinations for remote workers. Over the past five years, the industry’s revenue has diminished at a CAGR of 4.0%, highlighting major challenges exacerbated by external factors like volatile wood product prices, which took a toll on profit. In 2021 and 202, wood prices surged by 25.7% and 16.3%, respectively, pushing up costs for paper products, the industry’s largest segment. These pressures forced many stores to raise prices and face even lower demand, driving some establishments out of the market. However, a pivot towards ancillary services such as custom printing and tech support offered new opportunities for some retailers, allowing them to attract business clients requiring personalized services. Office supply stores’ decline is projected to slow, with a negative CAGR of 0.7% over the next five years, bringing revenue slightly down to $2.8 billion in 2030. The industry’s future will be shaped by an accelerated reliance on digital and supply stores’ expansion of e-commerce and omnichannel operations. As companies and government bodies gradually implement return-to-office mandates, there’s potential for a modest uptick in traditional office supply sales. Still, they are unlikely to reach pre-pandemic levels. By broadening stores’ product offerings to include tech solutions and workspace setups and tapping into online services, office supply stores can diversify their revenue streams and reduce reliance on traditional product sales.

In 2024, the global office metal staple market decreased by -1.6% to $1.7B, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by 9.2% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $1.8B. From 2017 to 2024, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

This dataset tracks annual average revenue per student from 1995 to 2021 for Staples-Motley School District

This dataset tracks annual total revenue from 1990 to 2021 for Staples-Motley School District

The CIS office metal staple market reduced to $57M in 2024, declining by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $82M. From 2015 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

In 2024, the African office metal staple market increased by 1.5% to $40M, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The Cuban office metal staple market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 365% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, the Lithuanian office metal staple market decreased by -0.9% to $2M, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

This statistic depicts the annual gross profit from 2009 to 2016 of Staples, an American office supply retailer. The company had a gross profit of **** billion U.S. dollars in 2016.