1959
Laughlin’s Office Supplies is founded in Auburn, California.
1959
Gordon and Nellie Walker purchase Laughlin’s, changing the name to Walker’s Office Supplies. The store was located in downtown Auburn on Lincoln Way and at that time was a walk in, transactional retail store. They sold typewriters and American greeting cards alongside traditional stationery products.
1978
Steve Anderson, Grandson of Nellie and Gordon purchases Walker’s. Under Steve’s ownership the company was expanded to include 6 retail stores in three counties, also introducing free next day delivery for commercial customers. Each store had a print and copy center and offered office furniture design and installation.
1982
Walker’s purchased a building right along Highway 49, kicking off a 38 year headquarters location.
2001
Steve Anderson’s sons, Jarrod and Matt take over operations at Walker’s.
2003
Jarrod and Matt Anderson purchase the business from their Dad, making Jarrod Anderson President and Matt Anderson Vice President of Walker’s. Both working hard and raising families along the way.
2006
Laura Anderson, Jarrod’s wife, joined the family business. She took over all accounting and HR duties at Walker’s.
2010
Walker’s begins selling janitorial supplies. Today, janitorial makes up half of our business, making it a perfect fit alongside Office and Breakroom supplies.
2016
Walker’s expands the business to San Luis Obispo by purchasing Mission Office Products.
2019
Walker’s acquires Express Office Products in Rancho Cordova.
2020
Walker’s acquires Affordable Office Furniture and Supplies in Yuba City.
2021
Walker’s consolidated its Auburn, Grass Valley, Rancho Cordova, and Yuba City locations to a new large distribution center and showroom in Rocklin, CA.
2022
Walker’s joins AOPD, a group of other independent distributors across the nation. The aim is to work together to provide a national delivery network.
