About Us

100% owned and operated by Newfoundlanders since our establishment in 1840, Dicks and Company Basics continues to specialize in the office products, business machines and printing trades. Our main distribution centre and head office, located in St. John's, is a 30,000 square foot facility with over 8,000 products in stock. We have four branch locations to serve you: St. John's, Carbonear, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Corner Brook.

We are a member of Canada’s largest group of independent office products retailers, with representation coast to coast (Canadian Workplace Solutions Inc.). Being locally owned, yet having national buying power, we offer an unlimited selection of products and staff that have expert knowledge. Read our complete history here.

Office Furniture to Help You Work Better

We offer a complete line of office furnishings from a variety of suppliers. With our extensive selection of workstations, chairs, filing cabinets, shelving, reception and boardroom furniture, we have everything you could want to fit your business needs.