Who owns Officeworks?
Officeworks is owned by Wesfarmers (Australia, ASX: WES).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Wesfarmers Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇦🇺 Australia, Perth
- Origin
- 🇦🇺 Australia, Richmond, Victoria
- Founded
- 1994
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Retailer own brands › General merchandise own brands
- Parent ticker
- ASX: WES
- Last verified
- · 2 sources
About Officeworks
Officeworks opened its first store in Richmond, Victoria, in 1994 and sells technology, stationery, furniture, art supplies and learning resources through 176 stores and online. Alongside the shops it runs Print & Create, the Geeks2U technology support business and Box of Books, a digital education platform. Wesfarmers reports it as a division of its own.
Ownership timeline of Officeworks
- ? – present Wesfarmers [1] reported
Where Officeworks sits in Wesfarmers
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Officeworks?
The parent company of Officeworks is Wesfarmers, a publicly listed company headquartered in Australia.
Is Officeworks Australian?
Yes. Officeworks originated in Australia in 1994 and its owner, Wesfarmers, is also headquartered in Australia.
Is Officeworks still owned by Wesfarmers?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Officeworks is still owned by Wesfarmers. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (2) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Wesfarmers 2026 Annual Report — Wesfarmers Limited, Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.
- [2] Wesfarmers — Officeworks — Wesfarmers Limited, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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