Each month, the I+C Institute and Ufipa report the market figures for stationery and office supplies. In April, the sector posted + 1%, with a strong contrast between circuits intended for households (-8%) and those favored by professionals (+ 7%). Over the last twelve months, the market is up 1%.
On the household side, all distribution channels are affected by this decline, even pure players with -12%. Hyper-supermarkets are -9.5%, independent -5% and cultural specialists -3%. In the professional circuits, the VADists and the suppliers respectively record + 13,5% and + 6,5%, whereas the superstores are less strong than usual with -3%. The product families that sold best in April were furniture and office supplies, as well as general service products.
On the household side, all distribution channels are affected by this decline, even pure players with -12%. Hyper-supermarkets are -9.5%, independent -5% and cultural specialists -3%. In the professional circuits, the VADists and the suppliers respectively record + 13,5% and + 6,5%, whereas the superstores are less strong than usual with -3%. The product families that sold best in April were furniture and office supplies, as well as general service products.
FROM: LE PAPETIER, FRANCE
