{"id":500631,"date":"2025-07-30T10:14:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T10:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webkul.com\/blog\/?post_type=case_studies&p=500631"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:01:05","slug":"office-store-webkul-new-caledonia","status":"publish","type":"case_studies","link":"https:\/\/webkul.com\/blog\/case-studies\/office-store-webkul-new-caledonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Store Streamlined Group Purchasing with Webkul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

They also offer technology products including computers, printers, accessories, and basic office automation tools, addressing needs from setup to ongoing maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their school section includes textbooks, sensory kits, and games for learning and development. It\u2019s designed to support inclusive and traditional classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

France Office Supplies E-Commerce Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

France\u2019s office supplies market was valued at USD 2.97 billion<\/a> in 2024 and is expected to grow steadily at a CAGR of 1.5% through 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper supplies lead thanks to France\u2019s push for recycled materials, while offline distribution still dominates. However, online shopping is gaining momentum with delivery perks and wider selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PrestaShop Add Sub-User Account for Buying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prestashop Add Sub-User Account<\/a> lets customers create multiple sub-accounts under their main account. Sub-users can manage carts and help with placing orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This streamlined B2B purchasing, improving order accuracy and reducing time spent on managing purchases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custom Requirements of the Client<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Office Store requested a couple of customizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n