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{{short description |Office supplies company}}
{{Other uses|WINC (disambiguation)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Winc
| logo = Winc.png
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| type = [[Private company|Private]]
| industry = [[Office supply retailing]]
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| hq_location_country = Australia
| area_served = [[Australia]]
| key_people = Peter Kelly, CEO
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1986}}
| homepage = {{URL|winc.com.au}}
}}
'''Winc''' is a workplace support company operating in [[Australia]] supplying office essentials, furniture, safety equipment and IT solutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://todayspaper.smedia.com.au/afr/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=AFR%2F2017%2F12%2F01&entity=Ar03701&sk=2A11EFE3&mode=text|title=Consolidate suppliers to cap business costs|publisher=Financial Review|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.incleanmag.com.au/why-technology-is-beneficial-for-the-cleaning-industry/|title=Why technology is beneficial for the cleaning industry|date=2019-02-09|website=Australasia's Cleaning Industry and Environmental Technology Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-12}}</ref> The company is focused on supporting businesses through the delivery of everything a workplace needs to work - supporting learners, carers and workers across the corporate, government, education and healthcare sectors. The company was previously known as Staples<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-10-billion-battle-for-nations-stationery-cupboards-20170921-gylzc1.html|title=The $10 billion battle for nation's Station Cupboards|date=2 October 2017 |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref> and Corporate Express. Winc Australia operates across all states and territories and also includes Business Interiors, which is a premium office design division for corporate fit-outs.
==History==
The Winc brand was launched in September 2017. It stands for Work Incorporated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/625707/staples-unveils-new-nz-brand-name/|title=Staples unveils new A/NZ brand name|last1=Spencer|first1=Leon|date=7 August 2017|publisher=ARN|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref> The new brand was created in conjunction with [[Platinum Equity]] after it completed the acquisition of the Staples business in Australia in April 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.platinumequity.com/News/News-Articles/2017/Platinum-Equity-Completes-Acquisition-of-Staples’|title=Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Staples' Business in Australia and New Zealand|website=www.platinumequity.com|language=en-us|access-date=2019-02-12}}</ref> In February 2018, Platinum Equity also completed the acquisition of the [[OfficeMax]] business in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.platinumequity.com/News/News-Articles/2018/Platinum-Equity-Completes-Acquisition-of-OfficeMax|title=Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of OfficeMax Business in Australia|website=www.platinumequity.com|language=en-us|access-date=2019-02-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channellife.com.au/story/us-based-staples-nz-buyer-buys-out-officemax-au-intent-merge|title=US-based Staples' A/NZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge|website=channellife.com.au|language=en|access-date=2019-02-12}}</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|winc.com.au}}
[[Category:Staples Inc.]]
[[Category:Office supply companies of Australia]]
[[Category:Retail companies of Australia]]
[[Category:Private equity portfolio companies]]
[[Category:Australian brands]]
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