The heartbeat of stationery

Jeanette DiergaardtPull Quote: “We go where it makes sense to have a presence.” %; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB" >Norman Walton and his father opened the store with nine staff members and an annual turnover of R40 000. Fast forward 31 years, Waltons Namibia opened its doors on 11 March 1980.The humble start of the branch at the Huka Building in 1980 resulted in several moves of branch location. From their initial building, Waltons moved to the Kaiser Krone Corner. When new developments forced the company to move, they found suitable premises in Bell Street. Upon completion of Mutual Platz, an additional outlet was opened in the brand-new building. To further increase their reach of quality stationery, the company partnered with Bidvest Namibia in 1997. Fuelled by their passion in delivering quality education they further embarked on a programme of expansion from one branch in Bell Street to 11 branches across Namibia and staff numbering over 220. Waltons serves Namibians countrywide with stores in Oshakati, Ondangwa, Rundu, Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Keetmanshoop and three branches in Windhoek. The company also does door-to-door deliveries. Their fleet of delivery vehicles ensures that they distribute stock from the warehouses in Windhoek to the different branches countrywide.Taking it to the next levelAlthough it is now under the umbrella of Bidvest, the company soars with its own Namibian spirit and flair, and operates independently. After 41 years of working to build a brighter future for the next generations of Namibians, Waltons looks forward to the next 40 years with positivity, passion, and a commitment to the communities in which it operates. The company promises to offer continuous support and limitless effort to source products that fulfil the country’s corporate and educational material needs, with cost-effective, quality products. By employing locals, Waltons promises to create a growing and healthy environment for employees while remaining the heartbeat of the Namibian stationery sector.Every task is met with relentless effort and enthusiasm that shows each Waltonian’s commitment to growing the company and its contribution to the economy.With another successful back-to-school season completed, reasonable prices, great deals and lifelong partnerships helped Namibian parents to get their children equipped for school.“We want to move with the times and needs of our customers,” says De Wet Botes, the national sales manager of Waltons.Moving with the times for Waltons and meeting the needs of its customers means tapping into the field of fast-moving consumer goods. Therefore, adding to their already extensive product range, which includes not only school and office supplies, but also IT equipment and accessories, office and home furniture, and arts and crafts supplies of various levels, Waltons now also offers a large variety of cleaning supplies, available in bulk and smaller quantities, personal care items, including masks and sanitising products, and basic catering supplies such as coffee, sugar, milk and more. Waltons staff serve their customers by going to where they are needed and not just meeting their customers half-way but by giving their customers their level best. They meet their promises by creating an e-commerce experience for customers through their website. The experience saves customers the time and energy going to the stores by providing quotations services as well as payment options.“We go where it makes sense to have a presence,” says Botes, adding that the company provides pop-up stores and takes pre-packed stationery boxes to school.Supplying schools and offices with the material they need to learn, grow and operate is not all that Waltons has up its sleeve: Whatever else you may need to capitalise on the full potential of your office or classroom, Waltons remains the one-stop shop for productivity.

The heartbeat of stationery

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