Vibrant colors and designs are permeating all segments of school and office products as consumers still seek form and function in their product selections

School and college spending to see its second-highest level on record, with in-store spending about double that of online.

Back-to-school kits, arts and crafts, and electronic accessories are among the school and office supplies retail buyers are looking to sell at their stores. 

Washi Tape, Art Supplies, and Other Creative Expression Products May Find Their Way Inside Easter Baskets This Year

 Explore teachers’ shopping dynamics, including how and when they restock their classrooms and how they spend throughout the year.

In this installment of a new video series, NPD Office Supplies Industry Analyst Leen Nsouli examines who is buying what in different regions of the U.S. and what influences these shopping behaviors.

Learn about exciting back-to-school trends, including the growth of online shopping and shifts in the timing of back-to-school shopping across the U.S.

NPD Office Supplies Industry Analyst Leen Nsouli discusses the back-to-school season and how K-12 shoppers differ from college shoppers. 

Consumers looking to express themselves with their back-to-school items.

Learn about the latest trends in back-to-school from Leen Nsouli of The NPD Group.

Take a look at just some of the hottest products that will be showcased at the 2017 Educational Supplies EPPS.

Learn about the trends and opportunities in the School & Office categories.

Damon Peters is the Vice President of Business Development at Overstock.com.

The back-to-school season accounts for 35 percent of annual traditional supplies sales and nearly half of unit sales in the U.S.

This strategic partnership will drive ECRM’s growth and continued commitment to delivering exceptional solutions for its clients.  

Lily provides best practices for suppliers who are looking to start or who are currently doing business in Canada.

Take a look at just some of the hottest products that will be showcased at the 2016 School & Office Supplies EPPS. 

Insights and happenings from the ECRM EPPS held in February.  

The Adult coloring book trend contributed to the U.S. office and school supplies industry growth of 3 percent in 2015 to $12 billion

The specialty toy industry is booming. See where the category is headed as well as which trends are leading the way.  

Learn more about what makes the ECRM Event format so powerful. 

Learn more about how ECRM can help streamline the follow up process after an event. 

There is a ton that goes on during an ECRM event.  Watch this video to get more information about what suppliers can expect once they arrive at an event.

Learn about the tools available on the ECRM Connect application.

Before attending an event, learn about how meeting schedules are created and reviewed.