Office Max

Office Supplies Retailofficemax.com

Office Depot OfficeMax, a subsidiary of ODP Corporation, is a US-based omnichannel distributor of office supplies, technology, furniture, school supplies, and print services serving consumers, SMBs, enterprise accounts, and educational institutions through retail stores and dedicated e-commerce platforms.

Company typePrivate
Founded1913
HeadquartersNaperville, United States
Headcount5,001–10,000
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingServices

What Office Max does

Office Depot OfficeMax, legally operating as Office Depot, LLC, is a US-based omnichannel distributor of office products, technology, furniture, school supplies, and print services. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ODP Corporation (NASDAQ: ODP), is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, employs 10,000+ people, and serves individual consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, enterprise accounts (20+ employees via Business Select), educational institutions (Pre-K through college), and targeted verticals including healthcare, construction, real estate, restaurants, and hospitality.

The company runs an omnichannel model combining physical retail stores across multiple US states with two purpose-built e-commerce platforms: officedepot.com for consumers and odpbusiness.com for B2B accounts. Its technology stack includes same-day in-store pickup within 10 minutes, integrated print-on-demand services with same-day options, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and a Canva design integration for custom print orders. Core product categories span paper, ink and toner (across HP, Brother, Canon, Epson, Xerox, Samsung, Dell, Lexmark, OKI, Ricoh), printers (including AI-ready Microsoft Copilot+ PCs), computers, office supplies, furniture, school supplies, art supplies, cleaning and breakroom, mailing and shipping, electronics, and medical supplies, supplemented by service modules covering document printing, large format printing, custom stamps, photo printing, promotional products, and Tech Services.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: one-time retail product sales (largest category), transaction-fee print and copy services, professional-services revenue from tech support and computer repair, a subscription recurring Rewards program (2% back for members), and B2B subscription programs such as Business Select for enterprise accounts. Pricing is unit-based for retail with promotional event cycles (Depot Discount Days), tiered annual subscription pricing for enterprise, and freemium enrollment for the consumer Rewards program. Go-to-market blends a direct-to-consumer e-commerce and physical retail motion with a dedicated enterprise field sales motion targeting mid-market and enterprise customers.

Office Max firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Office Max
Legal name: Office Depot, LLC
Website: https://officemax.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1913
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 5,001–10,000 employees
Short description: Office Depot OfficeMax, a subsidiary of ODP Corporation, is a US-based omnichannel distributor of office supplies, technology, furniture, school supplies, and print services serving consumers, SMBs, enterprise accounts, and educational institutions through retail stores and dedicated e-commerce platforms.
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Office Max industry classification

Industry

Product category: Office Supplies Retail
NAICS: Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342), Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42412)
SIC: Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
akta.pro primary industry: General Office Supplies Retail (CRALABAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Ink, Toner & Printer Supplies Retail (CRALABAH), Paper Products (Notebooks, Copy Paper, Envelopes) Retail (CRALABAC), Printing & Copy Services Retail (CRALABAD), School Supplies Retail (CRALABAF), Office Supplies Wholesale Distribution (CRAOALAF)

Keywords

Office supplies retail
Business printing services
Office furniture sales
School supplies retail
Promotional products

Where Office Max is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Naperville
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

Office Max business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Retail Product Sales: One-time purchase revenue from office supplies, technology products, furniture, school supplies, and cleaning/breakroom products sold through retail stores and e-commerce
Print and Copy Services: Document printing, copying, custom marketing materials, business cards, banners, signs, and large format printing services
Technology Services: Computer repair, 24/7 tech support plans, device setup, installation services, and Allstate protection plans
Rewards Program: Rewards program offering 2% back on purchases, driving customer loyalty and repeat purchases
Shipping and Mailing Services: Packing materials, shipping services, postage stamps, and mailing solutions
B2B Enterprise Programs: Business Select program and government/enterprise contracts for businesses with 20+ employees

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Standard retail pricing with promotional deals
Subscription	Annual	Business Select Program for 20+ employee businesses
Freemium	Monthly	Rewards Program

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Office Max product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Office Depot operates a chain of office supply retail stores and e-commerce sites selling office supplies, paper, ink and toner, printers, computers, office furniture, school supplies, breakroom and cleaning products, and technology accessories to consumers and businesses. The company also provides in-store and online services including print and copy services, large-format printing, custom stamps, photo printing, promotional products, tech services, and shipping services.

Product overview

Office Depot OfficeMax operates as a retail office supply chain offering a comprehensive multi-category product portfolio. The core offering spans paper and printing supplies (Paper, Ink & Toner, Printers), computer hardware (Computers & Accessories including Copilot+ PCs), traditional office supplies, and office furniture. The business model combines product sales with service modules including Print & Copy Services (document printing, business cards, custom stationery), Large Format Printing (posters, banners, signs), Photo Printing & Gifts, Custom Stamps, and Tech Services (Microsoft IT solutions, device-as-a-service, computer repair). Additional services include Promotional Products customization, TSA PreCheck enrollment, and loyalty programs (Rewards Program, Business Select for 20+ employee businesses). The company also offers eco-conscious product lines across multiple categories, a school supplies section organized by grade level, and extensive art and craft supplies. The product ecosystem centers on office and educational supplies for consumers, businesses, and institutions, with technology services complementing the hardware offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Office Supplies

Companies that use Office Max

Customer profile

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Office Max technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Office Max partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership selling HP printers, ink, toner, and technology products. Featured brand partner with dedicated product sections on officedepot.com.
BrothercoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured ink and toner brand partner offering Brother printer supplies and printers.
CanoncoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured ink and toner brand partner offering Canon printer products and supplies.
XeroxcoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured brand partner for printers and imaging equipment.
SamsungmajorTechnology or IntegrationFeatured brand partner for technology products including electronics.
DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured brand partner selling Dell computers, monitors, and accessories.
MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for Microsoft Surface devices, Copilot+ PCs, and software products.
LenovomajorTechnology or IntegrationFeatured brand partner for Lenovo laptops and computers.
EpsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured brand partner for Epson printers and imaging products.
SertamajorTechnology or IntegrationFeatured furniture brand partner for Serta office chairs and seating.
CanvacoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign integration partnership allowing customers to create custom print materials using Canva design tools directly within the Office Depot platform.
AllstatemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAllstate Protection Plans offered through tech services for device protection and extended warranties.
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTSA PreCheck enrollment locations offered in select Office Depot stores.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Office Max competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Staples: Staples is the closest direct peer in office supplies retail, operating a comparable omnichannel model (retail stores, e-commerce, B2B platform) selling office supplies, technology, furniture, and print services to consumers and businesses in the US.
Quill: Quill is a B2B office supplies distributor owned by Staples, serving small and mid-size businesses with a catalog and online ordering model directly comparable to OfficeMax's odpbusiness.com and Business Select program.
WB Mason: WB Mason is a B2B office supplies, furniture, and breakroom provider focused on SMB and enterprise customers with direct sales, comparable to OfficeMax's B2B channel and dedicated account management model.
Amazon Business: Amazon Business is a direct competitor in office supplies and B2B procurement, offering massive assortment, competitive pricing, and fast delivery to SMB and enterprise customers that directly overlap with OfficeMax's value proposition.

Broad incumbents

Best Buy: Best Buy competes with OfficeMax in computers, printers, electronics, and related services, including Geek Squad tech support services that overlap with OfficeMax's tech services offering.
Target: Target competes in office supplies, school supplies, electronics, and home office furniture, with strong back-to-school and small business appeal that overlaps with OfficeMax's primary customer segments.
Walmart: Walmart competes in office supplies, school supplies, electronics, and furniture through both its physical supercenters and walmart.com, leveraging scale and price leadership that pressures OfficeMax on commodity categories.
Costco: Costco competes on bulk office supplies, ink/toner, and small business procurement for members, offering aggressive pricing that pressures OfficeMax on commodity supplies and consumables.

Others

Office Depot (ODP Corporation, parent-level competitor): ODP Corporation is the parent holding company of OfficeMax, but as a corporate parent with separate operating segments (ODP Business Solutions, Retail, etc.), it provides structural context for capital allocation and strategic direction of the OfficeMax subsidiary.

Emerging players

Alibaba / 1688: Alibaba and 1688 represent large emerging cross-border B2B sourcing platforms that increasingly compete with US office supply distributors on commodity merchandise, particularly for enterprise procurement teams seeking lower-cost supply options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Office Max financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Office Max leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Office Max funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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

Office Max M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Office Max

What does Office Max do?

Is Office Max a public or private company?

Office Max is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Office Max founded?

Office Max was founded in 1913. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Office Max based?

Office Max is headquartered in Naperville, United States, in the North America region.

How does Office Max make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Retail Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are print and Copy Services, technology Services, rewards Program, shipping and Mailing Services and B2B Enterprise Programs.

Who are Office Max's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Staples, Quill, WB Mason and Amazon Business. Broad incumbents are Best Buy, Target, Walmart and Costco. Office Depot (ODP Corporation, parent-level competitor) is listed as an others. Alibaba / 1688 is listed as an emerging player.

Does Office Max have an API?

No public API is recorded for Office Max.

What industry is Office Max in?

Office Max's product category is Office Supplies Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRALABAA, General Office Supplies Retail, with a secondary code of CRALABAH, Ink, Toner & Printer Supplies Retail. Its NAICS code is 45941 and its SIC code is 3570.