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Office Depot, Inc. Overview

Address

6600 N. Military Trail Boca Raton, 
FL 33496 United States
Phone: 561-438-4800
Fax:561-438-4001
Toll Free:800-937-3600

Office Depot, Inc. Rankings

#211 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
#S&P 400 
#211 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

Company Description

Paper clips add up to big money for Office Depot. The world's #2 office supply chain (behind Staples), Office Depot sells office supplies through about 1,145 company-owned and licensed locations throughout North America and at another 95 locations overseas. The big-box retail stores sell to both consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses. In addition to typical office supplies (66% of sales), its stores offer computer hardware and software, office furniture, art and school supplies, and printing and copying services. Office Depot also sells goods through catalogs and call centers, the Internet, and a contract sales force. Amid the weak economy, the company is closing stores and exiting markets.

Office Depot, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Retail Sector Industry Report

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Overview

The US retail industry includes about 1 million outlets with combined annual revenue of about $4 trillion. Major companies include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Costco, and Target. While large companies dominate some retail sectors (such as mass merchandisers and grocery stores), other sectors (such as auto dealers and convenience stores) are fragmented. Many specialty retailers are single-store operations.

SIC: 5983, 5984, 5989, 5992, 5993, 5994, 5995, 5999, 7389, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5261, 5271, 5311, 5331, 5399, 5411, 5421, 5431, 5441, 5451, 5461, 5499, 5511, 5521, 5531, 5541, 5551, 5561, 5571, 5599, 5611, 5621, 5632, 5641, 5651, 5661, 5712, 5713, 5714, 5722, 5731, 5734, 5735, 5736, 5912, 5921, 5932, 5941, 5942, 5943, 5944, 5945, 5946, 5947, 5948, 5961, 5962

NAICS: 445299, 445310, 446110, 446120, 446130, 446191, 446199, 447110, 447190, 448110, 448120, 448130, 448140, 448150, 448190, 448210, 448310, 454319, 454390, 448320, 451110, 451120, 451130, 451140, 451211, 451212, 451220, 452111, 452112, 452910, 452990, 453110, 453210, 453220, 453310, 453910, 453920, 453930, 453991, 453998, 454111, 454112, 454113, 454210, 454311, 454312, 441110, 441120, 441210, 441221, 441222, 441229, 441310, 441320, 442110, 442210, 442291, 442299, 443111, 443112, 443120, 443130, 444110, 444120, 444130, 444190, 444210, 444220, 445110, 445120, 445210, 445220, 445230, 445291, 445292

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

 

How does the company compete with large retailers?

In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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    Overview

    The US computer and software store (computer store) industry includes about 10,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $16 billion. No major companies dominate the industry.

    SIC: 5734

    NAICS: 443120

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How have retail price trends affected the company's merchandising strategy?

    Rapidly declining retail prices for computers, peripherals, and software can squeeze margins, even when companies account for decreasing manufacturer prices. Intense competition and consumer demand for affordability have resulted in falling price...

     

    How has the company developed ways to compete with multiple types of alternative retailers?

    Computer stores face intense competition from a variety of sources, including consumer electronic stores, Internet and catalog retailers, computer and peripheral manufacturers, office supply stores, and mass merchandisers. As the general population...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Computer & Software Stores Industry Report

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      Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US consumer electronics store industry includes about 27,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $60 billion. Major companies include Best Buy, RadioShack, and the retail operations of Apple. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for 80 percent of sales.

      SIC: 5722, 5946, 5734, 5731

      NAICS: 443112, 443111, 443130, 443120

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How have declining retail prices affected the company?

      Retail prices for many major segments of consumer electronics products have been declining. Between 2008 and 2009, retail prices declined about 24 percent for TVs and about 13 percent for computers and peripherals. While electronics retailers have...

       

      How does the company deal with increasing competition from alternative channels?

      Consumer electronics stores face heavy competition from numerous other channels, including warehouse clubs, mass merchandisers, department stores, and Internet and mail order retailers. Internet and mail order retailers sell over $30 billion in...

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores Industry Report

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        Office Depot, Inc. Overview

        Top 3 Competitors

        Company: Amazon.com, Inc.
        Location: Seattle, WA

        Company: Apple Inc.
        Location: Cupertino, CA

        Company: Best Buy Co., Inc.
        Location: Richfield, MN

        Industries where Office Depot, Inc. Competes

        Office Supply Stores
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        Competitive Landscape Brief

        Business growth, personal income, and technological innovation drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective merchandising, competitive pricing, and reliable service. Large companies have advantages in purchasing, distribution, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by serving a local market, offering unique products, or providing superior customer service. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $130,000. The primary competitors for computer stores are consumer electronics stores and Internet and catalog retailers. Computer stores also compete with office supply stores, direct sales outlets of computer, peripheral, and software manufacturers, value-added resellers, mass merchandisers, and warehouse clubs.

        Office Depot, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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        Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Key Numbers
        • Profitability
        • Valuation
        • Operations
        • Financial Ratios
        • Per Share Data ($)
        • Growth Statistics
        • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

          Company Landscape Report Highlights

          • Competitors List

            Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

          • Competitive Landscape

            Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

          Competitive Landscape Report

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          Office Depot, Inc. Overview

          Address

          6600 N. Military Trail Boca Raton, 
          FL 33496 United States
          Phone: 561-438-4800
          Fax:561-438-4001
          Toll Free:800-937-3600

          Office Depot, Inc. Rankings

          #211 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
          #S&P 400 
          #211 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

          Company Description

          Paper clips add up to big money for Office Depot. The world's #2 office supply chain (behind Staples), Office Depot sells office supplies through about 1,145 company-owned and licensed locations throughout North America and at another 95 locations overseas. The big-box retail stores sell to both consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses. In addition to typical office supplies (66% of sales), its stores offer computer hardware and software, office furniture, art and school supplies, and printing and copying services. Office Depot also sells goods through catalogs and call centers, the Internet, and a contract sales force. Amid the weak economy, the company is closing stores and exiting markets.

          Office Depot, Inc. Spotlight on IT

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          Hoover’s Spotlight Reports on IT give you a look inside of IT departments of top companies, making it easier for you to learn, prepare, and sell to the IT professionals that lead them. These reports reveal the software and platforms that are currently in use, an overview of the IT department and their strategy, and the IT leaders that make the decisions.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Company Overview
          • IT Strategy
          • IT Highlights
          • IT Executives
          • IT Contacts
          • Recent News and Activity
          • Conversation Starters
          • Industry Data
          • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

            Information Technology Report Highlights

            • Company Overview

              Quickly grasp how company operates and understand their current business environment, ensuring you make the right first impression with minimal time invested.

            • IT Highlights

              Be in the know about a company's current infrastructure before you make contact with the list of applications, software, and hardware presently in use.

            • IT Contacts

              Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you don't waste time talking to the wrong contact.

            • Conversation Starters

              Gain instant rapport by engaging you sales prospect as a fellow industry "insider," thanks to these carefully-designed call preparation question (with answers).

            • Major Subsidiaries & Locations

              Uncover new cross-sell and up-sell opportunities by exploring the company's corporate relationships.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • IT Strategy

              Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.

            • IT Executives

              Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.

            • Recent News & Activity

              Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.

            • Industry Data

              Find the SIC and NAICS codes for the oftentimes disparate industries a company does business in to ensure your sales presentation delivers a wide-reaching and compelling value proposition.
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