How to create a better office environment with furniture, supplies, and products

CNN has a time worthy article; Never pay retail again. 

Article basics:  

In a time of crazy rising gas and housing costs (over much of the world) people are looking for other ways to save their hard earned money. When it comes to office supplies, many of the tips mentioned in this great article can be applied.

Comparison shopping: With so many shops both in the real world and online world, not to mention mail order catalogs, people can and are comparison shopping. If retailers can't find a way to have the best deal, they're out. 

Hidden discounts: Going offline and into an actual store can bring big savings. Seconds, opened boxes, and slightly dinged merchandise can mean huge savings for consumers, and retailers play along.

Swapping discount codes & coupons: People are searching for coupon codes, and no matter the site swapping them out at website shops to get a better deal. Retailers like this whole coupon deal, or at least they've jumped on board and many online shops offer great coupon deals. 

To learn about all the way consumers and retailers are changing their focus to save money, check out the entire CNN article. It's a great read.