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Office Supplies Market Research

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Companies monitor their competition and examine which brands and products are selling with our monthly point-of-sale office supplies market research. With detail at the category, brand, item, and product attribute levels, our office supplies trends information and industry analysis give manufacturers, retailers, and financial analysts a better read on what’s happening in the market. Based on actual sales reported by leading office supply superstores in the U.S., our office supplies market research helps companies make more informed product development and marketing decisions and deliver effective client sales presentations.

Office Supplies Research Data Categories

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Dated Products
  • Calendars
  • Appointment/Planner Books/Organizers
  • Refills
Filing & File Storage
  • Hanging & Non-Hanging File Folders
  • File Storage
Coloring & Art
  • Crayons
  • Modeling Compounds
  • Paint & Painting Supplies
  • Art & Craft Paper
Envelopes
Office Essentials
  • Cutting Tools
  • Glues & Adhesives
  • Paper Punches
  • Staplers & Staples
  • Clips
  • Rubber Bands
  • Pins/Tacks
Office Paper
  • Loose Filler Paper – Notebooks
  • Note Pads
  • Index Cards
  • Business Machines – Paper Rolls
Presentation and Reference
  • Laminating & Binding Machines
  • Presentation Boards – White, Cork, Dry Erase
  • Binders
  • Binder Accessories
  • Report Covers
Self-Stick Notes
Shipping and Mailing
  • Mailers
  • Packaging
  • Packaging Tape
  • Scales
Writing Instruments
  • Art Pencils
  • Art Markers
  • Pens
  • Fine Writing
  • Highlighters
  • Markers
  • Pencils
  • Pencil Sharpeners
  • Correction
  • Refills
Janitorial & Breakroom
  • Paper Towels
  • Tissues
  • Hand Cleaner
  • Cups, Plates & Bowls
  • Cutlery

 

Recent News and Appearances

April 24, 2012

Eighty-Five Percent of Consumers Say the Price Needs to Be Right Before They Shop, Reports NPD
—Determining the right price an increasing challenge for retailers Port Washington, NY, April 24, 2012 — Price trumps sales and special deals, customer service, and convenience as a factor in deciding where to shop for the majority of U.S. consumers, according to The NPD Group , a leading market research company. NPD’s The Economy Tracker*, a monthly monitor of consumer sentiment about the economy and spending, finds that in the most recent survey (March 12) 85 percent of U.S. consumers say tha....

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March 28, 2012

NPD Names Mike Leahy President of its Canadian Market Research Businesses
Port Washington, NY, March 28, 2012 ─ The NPD Group, Inc ., a global leader in retail and consumer research, announces the appointment of Mike Leahy as president of its Canadian market research businesses. Leahy will oversee all aspects of NPD’s technology, home, fashion, food and custom market research businesses in Canada.   Leahy joins NPD with over 20 years in market research, including 18 years with Nielsen Media Research in Canada where he served as president of Nielsen Media Canada for ....

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February 3, 2012

The NPD Group Signs Point-of-Sale Cooperation Agreement With Walmart
NPD will be primary provider of sales tracking data for wide range of general merchandise categories Bentonville, AR, February 3, 2012 -- The NPD Group, Inc. , a global leader in consumer and retail market research for a wide range of industries, has reached an agreement with Walmart to receive and analyze its point-of-sale information. NPD currently receives information from over 900 retailers representing 150,000 retail doors worldwide.  The addition of Walmart data will enhance this informat....

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November 15, 2011

NPD Releases Shopping Activity Weekly Holiday Trends Report Are Consumers Consistent This Holiday?
Port Washington, NY, November 15, 2011–The  Shopping Activity Weekly Holiday Trends* report from leading market research provider The NPD Group, Inc. shows an increase in the number of shoppers in the market. During the week ending November 14, 2011, 68 percent of U.S. consumers went shopping compared to 66 percent the prior week.  Brick & Mortar Shopping Conversion is down slightly from last week, which is consistent with trends found in Shopping Activity Services^ from the 2010 holiday peri....

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November 8, 2011

NPD Releases Shopping Activity Weekly Holiday Trends Report …As We Head Into November
Port Washington, NY, November 8, 2011–The  Shopping Activity Weekly Holiday Trends* report from leading market research provider The NPD Group, Inc.’s shows a slight increase in the Shopping Conversion rate in Brick & Mortar stores for the first week of November. Brick & Mortar Shopping Conversion Rate Weeks Ending Oct. 17 – Nov. 7, 2011   Week Ending 10/17/2011 Week Ending 10/24/2011 Week Ending 10/31/2011 Week Ending 11/7/2011   Week Includes Columbus Day -Mon   H....

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