Office World
| Company type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (office supplies) |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Fate | Acquired by Staples Inc. and ceased operations |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Office supplies (including Esselte, Banner, Office Essentials, Office World private labels) |
| Parent | Staples Inc. |
Office World plc was a UK-based office superstore chain that ended its operations in 2005 after entering administration and being acquired.
Among its rivals were Staples, Stationery Box, and Ryman. The company retailed both well-known brands such as Esselte and Banner, alongside its own private labels including Office Essentials and Office World.
In 2004, Staples Inc. purchased Office World for £32.5 million, merging its assets and retail outlets into the Staples UK network. Due to the close proximity of many stores, only a limited number of Office World locations were rebranded as Staples; numerous sites remained unoccupied. The last remaining Office World store ceased trading in November 2005.