What PSB Group does

PSB Group operates a UK-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at psbgroup.co.uk, selling a catalog of over 10,000 stationery and packing-material SKUs to individual consumers and small businesses. The product range spans A5 binders, notebooks, greeting cards, staplers, and office accessories alongside shipping supplies including bubble mailers, box, envelope and tube mailers, bubble wrap, packing tape, foam cushioning, and stretch film. Inventory is dominated by third-party brands such as Amazon Basics, METRONIC, UCGOU, Toplive, DUAIU, Swingline, Hallmark, and Papyrus, with no disclosed proprietary products or manufacturing capability.

The technology stack is standard: a WooCommerce/WordPress storefront with conventional payment gateway integrations (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, PayPal) and no proprietary AI, recommendation, or personalization infrastructure. GTM is product-led and self-serve — customers discover and purchase through organic search and the website without a sales team — supported by email newsletters, a blog, and discount-led promotional campaigns. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from £0.10 to £14.89 per SKU, with a £99 free-shipping threshold incentivizing basket size.

Revenue is generated through one-time transactional purchases rather than subscriptions or contracts, and the customer base is fragmented across global shipping to 200+ countries. The company employs 11–50 people and is privately held with no disclosed funding, M&A, partnerships, or institutional ownership. Note: firmographics describe PSB Group as a 'manufacturer of reusable protective packaging' founded in 1954, which is inconsistent with the website evidence of a generic commodity reseller; this discrepancy should be flagged before any investment use.

Name

PSB Group

Legal name

PSB Group

Website

https://psbgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PSB Group is a UK-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer selling over 10,000 stationery and packing-material SKUs from third-party brands to individual consumers and small businesses globally via its psbgroup.co.uk storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Supplies & Packing Materials

NAICS

Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (459410), Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

SIC

Retail-Misc General Merchandise Stores (5399), Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses (5961)

akta.pro primary industry

Calendars, Planners & Organization Supplies Retail (CRALABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Forms, Labels & Shipping Supplies Retail (CRALABAI), Stationery, Gifts & Greeting Value Stores (CRAEAGAI)

Keywords

• Office supplies
• Packing materials
• Shipping mailers
• Stationery products
• E-commerce retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoke-on-trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of stationery and packing materials to consumers and small businesses. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with unit pricing. No subscription or recurring revenue streams. Products are sold at varying price points from budget to premium tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PSB Group operates a UK-based e-commerce store (psbgroup.co.uk) that retails a broad catalog of stationery and packing materials directly to consumers and small businesses. The product range includes A5 binders, notebooks, journals, greeting cards, staplers, clips, bubble mailers, packing tape, bubble wrap, foam, and shipping boxes sourced from third-party brands. Sales are conducted online with worldwide shipping and a free shipping threshold above £99.

Product overview

PSB Group is a UK-based e-commerce retailer offering a comprehensive range of office supplies and packing materials through its online platform. The product portfolio centers on stationery items (A5 binders, notebooks, journals, greeting cards, clips, staplers) and packing solutions (bubble wrap, packing tape, foam materials, mailers in various formats including bubble, box, envelope, and tube styles). The company sells third-party branded products including METRONIC bubble mailers, UCGOU shipping bags, Toplive and DUAIU notebooks, Amazon Basics office supplies, and Hallmark/Papyrus greeting cards. The business model is a multi-brand marketplace with free shipping over £99 and worldwide delivery capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A5 Binders A5-sized ring binders for document organization, available in leather and PU leather variants with 6-ring mechanisms and refillable paper options.
• Notebooks and Journals Refillable journals, notebooks, and planners featuring various binding styles including 6-ring systems, PP hardcover designs, loose-leaf formats with binder dividers. Brands include Toplive and DUAIU.
• Budget Binders and Cash Envelope Savings Products Financial organization tools including 100 envelopes challenge binders and cash envelope savings books designed for budget management and savings goals.
• Bubble Mailers Padded shipping envelopes with bubble cushioning protection, available in multiple sizes and colors with self-seal adhesive closures. Brands include METRONIC and UCGOU.
• Packing Materials Complete range of packing supplies including bubble wrap, packing peanuts, cushioning foam, shredded filler, stretch film, and packing tape with dispensers.
• Staplers and Staples Office stapling solutions from basic desktop models to heavy-duty industrial staplers, along with staple guns and replacement supplies. Brands include Amazon Basics and Swingline.
• Greeting Cards Assorted greeting cards for various occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and celebrations. Brands include Hallmark, Papyrus, and Freshcut Paper pop-up cards.
• Clips, Clamps & Rings Office organization supplies including clamps, clips, and ring fasteners for document management and binding.
• Box Mailers Rigid shipping boxes for packages requiring extra protection during transit, including medium moving boxes with handles.
• Envelope Mailers Flat envelope-style shipping mailers for documents and flat items, including poly mailers and security-lined envelopes.
• Tube Mailers Cylindrical shipping containers for rolled documents, posters, and elongated items requiring tubular protection.
• Envelopes Standard mailing envelopes including Mead #10 security-lined envelopes with self-adhesive closure for privacy protection.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Cult Pens: UK independent e-commerce retailer specializing in stationery, pens, notebooks, and journals — a smaller specialist comparable to PSB Group's stationery/organization focus but with a more narrow product depth.

Direct peers

• Staples UK: UK arm of global office supplies retailer Staples selling stationery, office, and packing materials online — directly comparable in assortment and SMB/consumer targeting.
• Big Packaging: UK online retailer of packaging and shipping supplies (boxes, mailers, tape, bubble wrap) — overlaps directly with PSB Group's packing materials and shipping categories, especially for SMB e-commerce customers.
• The Packaging Company: UK e-commerce packaging supplies specialist selling boxes, mailers, bubble wrap, and tape to small e-commerce sellers — a directly comparable niche peer for PSB Group's packing materials catalogue.
• Ryman Stationery: UK stationery retailer with both physical stores and a strong e-commerce site selling notebooks, binders, greeting cards, and office supplies — overlaps directly with PSB Group's stationery and organization categories.
• Euroffice: UK e-commerce office supplies retailer targeting small businesses, carrying stationery, envelopes, staplers, and packing materials — directly comparable to PSB Group's SMB e-commerce seller segment and product categories.
• Viking Direct: UK-based e-commerce and catalog office supplies retailer serving small businesses and consumers — directly comparable in target customer, product mix (stationery, office, packing), and distribution model to PSB Group.

Broad incumbents

• WHSmith: UK high-street retailer with substantial online presence selling stationery, greetings cards, and school/office supplies — overlaps with PSB Group's stationery and greeting card categories as a broader incumbent.
• Amazon UK: Dominant UK e-commerce marketplace carrying the same bubble mailers, packing tape, notebooks, and greeting card SKUs as PSB Group — the most important competitive incumbent even though it is not a specialty stationery retailer.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging products manufacturer (Bubble Wrap, Mailers) — comparable as a major upstream supplier/competitor in the protective packaging and mailer categories where PSB Group sells retail.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/psbgroupltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/psbgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/psb-group-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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