The space inside the store at 15166 Los Gatos Blvd. is called Workonomy Hub.
Office Depot is piloting its first-ever co-working space inside a retail store at its Los Gatos location. The move comes as the office supplies retailer looks to edge in on co-working giants like WeWork by offering workspace for freelancers, small business owners and remote workers.
Much like WeWork, Workonomy offers options ranging from renting a desk in a common area ($40 per day) to private offices ($750 per month). The space also includes high-speed Internet, free refreshments, business services like printing, shipping and mail and package handling, and, of course "easy access to office supplies."
"The combination of Office Depot’s current suite of products and services with a physical co-working space creates a comprehensive offering for small business owners, entrepreneurs and remote employees under one roof," the company said in a statement.
Here's the full price list at Workonomy in Los Gatos:
- Hot desk: A guaranteed space to work in the common area. Includes two hours per month of conference room access with a 40 percent discount for every hour after that. — $300 per month
- Daily drop-in: Includes a hot desk for the day — $40 per day
- Dedicated desk: A private desk with access to a private, locked cabinet. Includes four hours per month in the conference rooms with a 40 percent discount for every hour after that. — $400 per month
- Private office: Includes a desk, whiteboard, guest seating and a locked office door with custom branding options. Additional seats are available for $400 per month. This also includes four hours of conference room access per month, with a 40 percent discount for every hour after that — $750 per month.
- Monthly membership: Includes access to the common area, two days of hot desk availability per month, 30 minutes of conference room access per month, and a 20 percent discount on subsequent daily drop ins — $40 per month
- Conference rooms: Add-on to a membership or daily drop in for $45 per hour. There's a 40 percent discount for members.
- Custom events: The space is also available to rent out for private events, with costs there varying.
For comparison, co-working behemoth WeWork now has 18 locations in the Bay Area, with more in the works. Its downtown San Jose location at 75 E. Santa Clara St. charges $380 per month for a hot desk, $475 for a dedicated desk, and $660 for a private office, according to its latest price list.