Furniture• Breakroom• Janitorial• Print + Promo• Technology• Office Products
Our Story
Built in Raleigh. Accountable across NC.
Since 1960, Kennedy Office has delivered consistent pricing, coordinated fulfillment, and accountable follow-through across North Carolina. Large enough to deliver at scale. Structured to stay accountable locally.
Founder
Charles Kennedy Sr. and the standard that still defines us
Charles Kennedy Sr. built Kennedy Office on a clear operating expectation: show up, follow through, and stay accountable. That principle remains the foundation of how we support organizations across North Carolina.
Kennedy began in 1960 focused on traditional office supplies and quickly expanded into larger facilities as demand grew in downtown Raleigh.
Through superstore disruption, the rise of e-commerce, and shifting workplace needs, Kennedy evolved into a multi-category workplace partner — without abandoning its service-first baseline.
Through the years
Disciplined growth across decades
1960s
- Founded June 1, 1960 by Charles Kennedy Sr.
- Expanded quickly into downtown Raleigh retail and print operations.
1970s–1980s
- Acquisitions expanded regional footprint.
- Furniture category introduced.
- Relocation to North Raleigh positioned for growth.
1990s
- Shifted from retail to business-to-business model.
- Coastal expansion and multi-location acquisitions.
2000s
- Mary Catherine and Charlie assumed ownership in 2002.
- Scaled team and expanded category depth.
Today
- 5 North Carolina locations with coordinated statewide coverage.
- 3,000+ active client relationships.
- Established cooperative purchasing and public sector account support.
Why Kennedy
Why organizations continue to choose Kennedy
NC-based account teams — not call centers — responsible for execution, escalation, and follow-through.
One partner across furniture, breakroom, janitorial, technology, print + promo, and office products.
Experienced with formal bids, RFP processes, cooperative purchasing, and multi-department approvals.
Coordinated service across five NC locations supporting municipal, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations.
Leadership
Continuity of leadership. Operational depth.
Mary Catherine and Charlie Kennedy continue the founder’s service standard while guiding Kennedy through industry evolution — strengthening operations, expanding footprint, and broadening category expertise.
Procurement teams value stability, responsiveness, and a clear escalation path. Kennedy delivers all three — locally.
Operations
Built for statewide and multi-site support
Kennedy supports organizations across North Carolina with consistent service, coordinated fulfillment, and multi-category integration — including significant public sector work. Kennedy operates as a managed account partner, not a transaction processor.
Raleigh (Headquarters) • Charlotte • Lincolnton • Wilmington • Archdale
Standardize ordering and support across departments, sites, and replenishment cycles.
Documentation-ready support aligned with public sector purchasing requirements.
Furniture, breakroom, janitorial, print + promo, technology, and office products under one partner.
Next steps
Explore capabilities before you reach out
If you’re evaluating vendors, these pages provide the detail procurement and operations teams typically need — including cooperative purchasing, service model, and category scope.
Trusted affiliations
Kennedy Office maintains recognized industry affiliations and national partnerships that strengthen supply continuity, compliance alignment, and long-term client support. WBENC certification supports supplier diversity requirements for healthcare systems, government agencies, and corporate procurement programs.
