Office Store Streamlined Group Purchasing with Webkul

Office Store is a New Caledonian company offering everyday office supplies, paper, stationery, fasteners, and archiving tools. It serves both professionals and individuals.

They also offer technology products including computers, printers, accessories, and basic office automation tools, addressing needs from setup to ongoing maintenance.

Their school section includes textbooks, sensory kits, and games for learning and development. It’s designed to support inclusive and traditional classrooms.

In this case study, we will explore how Office Store utilized the PrestaShop Add Sub-User Account for Buying PrestaShop Development Services to streamline group purchases.

France Office Supplies E-Commerce Industry

France’s office supplies market was valued at USD 2.97 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow steadily at a CAGR of 1.5% through 2030.

Paper supplies lead thanks to France’s push for recycled materials, while offline distribution still dominates. However, online shopping is gaining momentum with delivery perks and wider selection.

Universities attract over 430,000 international students, boosting demand for academic supplies. Key brands like BIC, Hamelin, and Pentel stay competitive by focusing on sustainability.

PrestaShop Add Sub-User Account for Buying

Prestashop Add Sub-User Account lets customers create multiple sub-accounts under their main account. Sub-users can manage carts and help with placing orders.

Parent users can add, edit, or delete sub-users and assign carts for review. Email alerts keep them notified when a sub-user assign him cart.

Sub-users can modify or remove assigned carts, or assign them to the parent user. Permissions can be set for order creation and account approval.

Office Store were looking for a solution that can allow customers to manage multiple accounts from a single interface, making the shopping experience more convenient. The module allowed sub-users to create carts, assign them to the parent user, and speed up the process.

This streamlined B2B purchasing, improving order accuracy and reducing time spent on managing purchases.

Custom Requirements of the Client

Office Store requested a couple of customizations.

• Allow sub-users to enter personal and delivery details, select a preferred carrier, and assign the shopping cart to their designated parent user.
• Enable the parent user to review, edit, or update the sub-user’s submitted information and select a payment method before completing the checkout process.

Our team understood and implemented the changes.

Conclusion

By integrating PrestaShop Add Sub-User Account, Office Store streamlined group purchasing for both businesses and individuals. It enhanced cart management, providing parent users with better control and smoother coordination.

Customers can manage multiple accounts from a single interface enhancing the overall shopping experience for businesses and individuals.