OfficeMax, a familiar name in office supplies, offers a wide array of products and services, including computers, furniture, software, and comprehensive copy and print solutions. Since its inception in 1988, OfficeMax has evolved from a single store into one of the nation’s largest office product superstore chains.
OfficeMax rapidly expanded, becoming a leading office supply superstore based on store count and geographic reach. In January 1997, the company achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $3 billion in sales, joining a select group of U.S. companies to reach this mark in under nine years.
The company’s story began on April 1, 1988, in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael Feuer, the Chairman and CEO, along with seven associates, founded OfficeMax. The first store opened on July 5th, 1988, in Cleveland, and by year’s end, three stores were operating in the Cleveland suburbs.
The year 2000 marked a period of technological advancement for OfficeMax with the implementation of their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, a large-scale program designed to provide real-time, integrated information across the organization. In the same year, OfficeMax consolidated its e-commerce, catalog operations, and commercial sales groups into a unified OfficeMax.com/Direct Business Unit.
OfficeMax has a history of community engagement through The OfficeMax Charitable Foundation, established in 2000. The foundation has contributed over $300,000 to various causes, including supporting a National Kids N Need Resource Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Through strategic partnerships with companies like Hewlett Packard and ventures like FurnitureMax, CopyMax, and TechMax, OfficeMax delivers a comprehensive range of services. With over 900 locations, including operations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, OfficeMax maintains a strong presence throughout the United States. In 1996, OfficeMax expanded internationally with its first store in Mexico, growing to 27 OfficeMax de Mexico stores by 2000.
For more information about OfficeMax’s history, products, and services, visit their website.