Officeworks
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| Company type | Office stationery store |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Stores around Australia |
| Products | Office Stores |
| Website | http://www.officeworks.com.au http://www.officeworksretail.com.au/ |
Officeworks is an Australian office stationery store, which was established in the early 1990s by Coles Myer. Officeworks is based on the US chain Office Depot, using their concept as a one stop office store.
Officeworks' popularity and profits have increased remarkably over time, with new stores continuing to open across Australia. Most Officeworks stores feature the following departments:
- Printworks - Printing and photocopying service, also providing laminating etc.
- Techworks - Providing computing and electronic products
- Furnitureworks - Office furniture
- General Stationery - Pens, paper, and all other stationery needs.
- Inkworks - Provides Ink and Toner replacements in selected stores.
History
The first Officeworks opened in the inner city suburb of Richmond in Melbourne in June 1994. Its mid-1990s TV commercials were popular, including the Taking Care of Business theme and the Back to School Savings commercial. In 1994-1995 Officeworks opened more stores throughout Melbourne in Fitzroy, Chadstone and Ringwood. Officeworks also has stores in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
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