Whether you’re managing a remote team or restocking a shared office, purchasing supplies is a recurring expense—and an opportunity to earn rewards if you plan strategically. By stacking savings through store loyalty programs, cashback platforms, and business purchasing tools, you can get more value with every order. Here’s how to make your supply budget work harder for you.

Join Retailer Loyalty Programs

Many major office retailers offer free or low-cost loyalty programs that provide ongoing perks:

• Staples Rewards: Earn 2% back in rewards, receive member-only deals, and recycle ink cartridges for $2 in credit each.
  
• Target Circle: Free to join and regularly offers 5% to 15% discounts on office and school supply categories.
  
• Amazon Business: Ideal for managers and educators who want purchasing control, bulk pricing, and order analytics.
  

Use Cashback Tools Wisely

Cashback apps and services allow you to earn a percentage back on purchases you were already planning to make. Here’s how to stack rewards:

• Buy discounted gift cards through Fluz, which offers instant cashback at merchants like Staples, Office Depot, and BJ’s Wholesale Club.
  
• Use rewards portals such as Rakuten or Ibotta when shopping online. These platforms often run seasonal boosts where you can earn higher cashback percentages.
  
• Pair your cashback app with a credit card that earns additional points or cash on office supply purchases.
  

Plan Around Bonus Offers

Many retailers and platforms offer limited-time bonuses for specific categories or merchants. Look out for:

• Back-to-school sales (July–September), when stores heavily discount office basics.
  
• Business-focused holidays like Small Business Saturday or Tax-Free Weekends.
  
• Cashback multipliers on Fluz and Rakuten, which temporarily increase rewards during shopping events or in-app promotions.
  

Bookmark the Fluz Discover page to keep track of flash bonuses on gift cards.

Automate to Stay Consistent

If you frequently buy the same items—printer ink, envelopes, breakroom supplies—set up recurring orders through platforms like Amazon Business or subscribe-and-save tools from Office Depot and Staples. Not only does this reduce the risk of running out, but it also ensures you’re capturing any available subscription discounts and staying eligible for loyalty points.

Track Your Earnings

Create a simple spreadsheet or use free expense tracking tools like Expensify to log:

• Purchases and merchant
  
• Cashback or rewards earned
  
• Gift cards used
  
• Coupon codes applied
  

Keeping tabs helps you assess which methods deliver the best ROI—and which platforms are worth the extra click.

The Bottom Line

Buying office supplies doesn’t need to be a passive expense. By combining loyalty programs, rewards platforms, and digital gift cards from services like Fluz, you can turn every purchase into an opportunity to save or earn back. Over time, those small wins add up to real savings—without changing how or where you shop.