Officeworks has permanently lowered prices on more than a thousand school, work and business essentials.

According to the retailer, the move is designed to help ease cost-of-living pressures for families and students, and to reduce day-to-day operating costs for all businesses. It’s also said to signal a renewed, value-led direction for the retailer – captured in its new line, ‘Big Ideas Low Prices’ – making everyday essentials more affordable for customers.

Customers can now shop lower prices on the everyday items they already “know and rely on”, including ink, paper, stationery, tech accessories and classroom supplies.

“Officeworks customers count on us for the essentials that support learning, creating and running a business – from school supplies and stationery to printing and technology,” says Officeworks Managing Director John Gualtieri.

“We’ve focused on the items they repurchase most often, because that’s where lower prices have the greatest impact and savings build over time. For example, a typical school essentials basket will now save families more than 20% – money that can go back into groceries, bills or kids’ activities.

“This reset is about passing on savings where customers feel it most – on the items they buy regularly – while also lowering prices on products that help people create, learn and connect. For example, the HP 67XL Original Ink Cartridge Black is now $44, down from $59, which is 25% off – supporting our customers in bringing their big ideas to life with low prices.”

Small and medium businesses will also benefit from low prices, with Officeworks for Business customers receiving an additional 5% off newly reduced prices on eligible products.

“Small businesses are still investing, but they’re making decisions more carefully,” says Mr Gualtieri.   
“Essentials remain the steady baseline, while discretionary purchases can move around month to month – which is why dependable value on everyday business needs matters right now.”