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Maritime. The Copy & Print Center was also the first Print Center to offer custom business cards printed in store. Known as 'Instant Business Cards' customers are able to have custom business cards in a matter of hours. Staples also operates stand-alone Print & Marketing Stores (currently there are four
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products, and their product line includes a wide variety of polyethylene bags, corrugated boxes, tape, labels, protective packaging, mailers, retail shopping bags and related packaging supplies. Sales channels include
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workers wear black polo shirts with green "EasyTech" emblems to set them apart from other store workers. The change was due to the company's new focus on services, allowing more customers to be assisted in less time. Most stores will still have a main "EasyTech" who performs most of the more complex tasks.
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carry many more technology related products such as digital signage, small business servers, NAS (Network
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Staples on October 20, 2014, after hearing multiple banks had identified a pattern of card fraud (suggesting that several Staples office supply locations in the Northeastern United States were dealing with a data breach). At the time, Staples would say only that it was
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Staples spot was the back-to-school commercial broadcast in August. Filmed in a Staples store, of all places, the commercial pulled out the stops in abrasive bravado. As the Christmas song 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year' plays in the background, an overjoyed father
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January 30, 2007, Staples launched Staples EasyTech. The launch rebranded the "Easy Mobile Tech" name with plans to install an 11' x 17' kiosk in every store. The kiosk may vary from store to store depending on its size and volume. Most kiosks take up part of the Customer Service desk. Within the
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Staples accepts all used ink and toner cartridges for recycling. Prior to 2008, the only cartridge brands that could be recycled were HP, Kodak, and Dell, and customers were given a $ 3 coupon for the store, with the maximum number of coupons to be given, or redeemed, at any one time being 25. Since
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December 19, 2014, Staples reported that criminals had deployed malware to point-of-sale systems at 115 of their retail stores in the United States. At 113 stores, the malware may have allowed access to this data for purchases made from August 10, 2014, through September 16, 2014. At two stores,
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Staples now gives back two dollars (Staples.com) on all ink cartridges and toners as of July 2010. Ink recycling credit comes to
Rewards members as a separate coupon, monthly, instead of the normal quarterly rewards check. Most customers are able to trade in ten per month for credit, whilst Staples
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Originally, the "Easy Button" was only intended to be a fictitious button with 'magical' properties, featured in their television advertisement campaign. However, when the adverts appeared, customers began contacting the company to inquire how they could buy one. The company responded by making the
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Staples nearly $ 1 million a year in reduced energy costs and prevent over 11 million pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. In November 2014, Staples partnered with EnergySage to give Staples giftcards to homeowners and businesses that installed
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Staples brand products with green raw materials. In response to a two-year campaign targeting the company, Staples adopted an environmentally friendly paper policy, in hopes of increasing the amount of post-consumer recycled paper made available for
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In August 2005, Staples introduced the "Easy Button", a novelty item for offices which is advertised as a fun way of relieving stress. The button does nothing other than say "That was easy" when pressed. The first US$ 1 million of profits each year from the Easy Button are donated to the Boys
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scrutiny for its monopolization of the office supply market, unless growing competition against online retailers is considered a factor as well. In December, the FTC filed a lawsuit to halt the merger, arguing that it would harm competition in the commercial office supply market. and as of January
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Beginning in November 2008, eleven concept stores featuring a broader array of small business technology services were launched, which are known within the company as Best Tech stores. EasyTechs and sales workers were now referred to as "Tech Advisors" and "Solutions Advisors". The concept stores
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Beginning in July 2008, Staples launched a new program labeling all technology workers as "EasyTechs". Under the new guidelines all technology workers are required to have the skills necessary to perform basic services such as memory installation and PC configuration. In addition, all technology
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The Hanover, Maryland fulfillment center is powered by a 1.01 megawatt solar installation covering nearly 175,000 square feet (16,300 m) of roof space. Its Savi Ranch store in Yorba Linda, California also has a sizeable rooftop solar installation. Staples has also recently implemented power
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for a "nominal" amount, as part of an effort to streamline its international operations following the failed merger. Hilco stated that it would discontinue the Staples brand in the region; the stores were rebranded as "Office Outlet", a new brand retaining the Staples chain's red and white color
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acquired Staples for $ 6.9 billion, of which $ 1.6 billion was funded as equity, with the remaining deal value raised as debt. As part of the purchase, Sycamore implemented a major restructuring of the company, under which the chain's B2B business (Staples North American Delivery, also known as
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Following the aborted acquisition of Office Depot, Staples began to reposition its operations by promoting itself as a "solutions partner" for the business market, and placing a stronger focus on its B2B-oriented delivery and e-commerce businesses. In May 2017, the chain began a new advertising
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kiosk, Easy Resident Techs offered repair service as well as sold products. These technicians wore gray "Easy Tech" polo shirts to distinguish them from regular Staples workers. While there was typically one tech per store, a second tech may have been employed for high-volume stores.
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On July 14, 2015, Numerous news outlets started to report a suspected data breach at retailers served by online photo software from PNI – Staples' recent acquisition. The first reported victim was Walmart Canada, followed by CVS, Rite-Aid, Costco US, Costco Canada and Tesco UK.
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areas and an auditorium-style "Spotlight" theater (which can be rented for sessions and events). The new concept will be trialed in the Boston area, while elements of the concept will be implemented chain-wide. As part of a partnership with radio broadcaster
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hundreds of workers at their headquarters location. The layoffs were seen by some analysts as a preemptive tactic in case the merger did not receive regulatory approval from the Federal Trade Commission. On May 10, 2016, the
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the malware may have allowed access to data from purchases made from July 20, 2014, through September 16, 2014. Overall, the company believed that approximately 1.16 million payment cards may have been affected.
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2016: Staples divested its Australian and New Zealand branches as part of a strategic shift to focus on its US-based retail store format. The company's Australian and New Zealand businesses were rebranded as
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appeared in a back-to-school campaign from August 2004. Within the ad, a hand is seen selecting various supplies while a girl looks on unhappily. She finally says, "I thought you said, 'School's out forever.
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he has fallen in love with. After the printer is wrestled from his grasp, the robot utters a monotone "Weeping. Weeping." He is consoled by a Staples employee who offers him a
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holiday. A frustration with the reliance on small stores for critical supplies combined with Stemberg's background in the grocery business led to a vision for an office supply
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represented significant competition, but this argument did little to sway the FTC. Following the denial of the merger by the FTC, a rivalry formed between the two companies.
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simply "Staples"), retail locations (Staples U.S. Retail), and Staples Canada would be split into three "independently managed and capitalized" entities under Sycamore.
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in Canada) and on the company's website. Donations also went to the Children's Fund. Staples has reportedly sold more than $ 7.5 million worth of Easy Buttons.
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2914:"FTC Approves Staples-Essendant Merger in Split Decision"
2789:"Staples to buy retail-focused software firm PNI Digital"
2569:"A wacky campaign pushes the envelope for abrasive humor"
2492:
2409:"Will rebranding deliver the results that Staples needs?"
1337:"Sycamore Partners Completes Acquisition Of Staples, Inc"
1114:
2274:
Ronalds-Hannon, Eliza; Scigliuzzo, Davide (2019-04-11).
2273:
1897:"Staples is buying Office Depot in a $ 6.3 billion deal"
1448:"Leo Kahn, Trailblazer in Big-Box Retailing, Dies at 94"
1403:"America's Largest Private Companies #45 Staples (SPLS)"
488:
In 2008, Staples acquired Dutch office supplies company
2025:
Merced, Michael J. de la; Abrams, Rachel (2016-05-10).
1999:"Staples reportedly laying off hundreds, but stays mum"
496:
Attempted merger with Office Depot; sale of UK division
3395:"Staples may be latest payment systems hacking victim"
2821:"ACCC Gives Support Of OfficeMax Sale To Winc/Staples"
2620:(Press release). Staples. July 8, 2004. Archived from
2350:
Gelles, David; Merced, Michael J. de la (2017-06-28).
2143:"Former Staples chain Office Outlet in administration"
1339:(Press release). Sycamore Partners. September 12, 2017
788:
Another advertisement style is used during its annual
3044:"Doorstart Staples bij webshopverzamelaar 123inkt.nl"
2168:
Grossman, Matt; FitzGerald, Drew (January 11, 2021).
1265:
2722:(Press release). Staples. 9 May 2013. Archived from
2093:"Staples rebranded Office Outlet by HMV-owner Hilco"
1874:"Staples to shutter 225 stores as sales move online"
1650:"FTC Will Seek to Block Staples/Office Depot Merger"
611:, Staples also added recording studios intended for
316:, and it later acquired the office supplies company
3421:"Staples Provides Update on Data Security Incident"
2587:
in baggy shorts and loafers dances down the aisles.
1849:"Staples wins Corporate Express in $ 2.65 bln deal"
1242:. Some stores with this new concept also opened in
888:
1994: Philadelphia Stationers based in Philadelphia
2275:
2167:
2060:"Federal Judge Blocks Staples-Office Depot Merger"
1780:(Press release). Quill. March 2, 2015 – via
1726:"Staples to Buy Quill in $ 685-Million Stock Deal"
698:resulting in greatly increased brand recognition.
417:In 1991, Staples founded its Canadian subsidiary,
2888:"Staples buys business solutions company HiTouch"
2117:"Staples brand to disappear from UK High Streets"
2057:
1778:"Medical Arts Press Now Part of Quill Healthcare"
876:1992: Workplace stores based in Lakeland, Florida
4035:
2303:"Break-up plan for Staples: B2B unit stands out"
838:
586:On April 9, 2019, Sycamore Partners conducted a
530:U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
411:heritage building in Vancouver, British Columbia
3582:
3260:. Archived from the original on August 5, 2009.
2803:"Staples to buy PNI Digital for $ 67.3 million"
2548:"Tom Shillue and AD Miles in Staples "SnoBot ""
2058:Kendall, Brent; FitzGerald, Drew (2016-05-11).
1620:"Antitrust and the Staples-Office Depot Merger"
1429:"Staples sold for $ 6.9B in bid for turnaround"
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3446:Swamynathan, Yashaswini (December 19, 2014).
3370:"Staples: 6-Month Breach, 1.16 Million Cards"
2774:"Staples acquires Cincinnati's Miami Systems"
1542:. Harvard Business School. December 1, 1996.
1504:"Leo Kahn, co-founder of Staples, dies at 94"
1426:
4074:Office supply retailers of the United States
4064:Companies based in Framingham, Massachusetts
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894:1996: Staples Office Products based in Texas
312:on May 1, 1986. By 1996, it had reached the
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2384:"Staples' new logo cuts right to the chase"
1758:"Nashville charity gets $ 14K from Staples"
459:Staples acquired the naming rights for the
339:(B2B) services. In 2017, after its sale to
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3614:Historical business data for Staples Inc.:
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2170:"Staples Seeks to Buy Office Depot, Again"
1652:. Federal Trade Commission. March 10, 1997
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570:Pivot to B2B and sale to Sycamore Partners
520:2016, the FTC has not changed its stance.
347:retail operations, from the B2B business.
37:
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1218:These concept stores are mainly based in
1136:Most US locations have a limited service
515:It was reported that the deal could face
335:outlets and place more prominence on its
3313:Hardawar, Devindra (December 24, 2012).
3312:
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3202:"Install solar, get a Staples gift card"
3174:"Staples facility unveils solar rooftop"
2693:"Staples ditches Corporate Express name"
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780:at an unnamed office supplies retailer.
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4069:Companies formerly listed on the Nasdaq
3592:, 4th edition. Oxford University Press.
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2600:"Staples – Back to School commercial"
2567:Ramirez, Anthony (January 26, 1995).
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1997:Woolhouse, Megan (January 28, 2016).
1692:"Hard Hat Area: How It Came Together"
847:A Staples outlet in Campbell Street,
507:, which itself had recently acquired
4084:Retail companies established in 1986
4049:1986 establishments in Massachusetts
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3227:Schwartz, Ariel (January 25, 2009).
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3150:. 29 September 2006. Archived from
3068:Gogoi, Pallavi (December 7, 2006).
2912:Kendall, Brent (January 29, 2019).
2865:"Staples-Office Depot Deal Is Dead"
2193:
1884:from the original on March 6, 2014.
1880:. Associated Press. March 6, 2014.
1565:Goodison, Donna (August 30, 2012).
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4079:Private equity portfolio companies
3557:Toulas, Bill (November 30, 2023).
2500:from the original on June 12, 2006
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1630:from the original on 19 April 2006
635:
436:On September 4, 1996, Staples and
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3477:Clarke, Katrina (July 14, 2015).
3070:"Staples Makes Selling Look Easy"
2886:Howland, Daphne (June 27, 2018).
2644:"Alice Cooper Staples commercial"
2519:Walker, Rob (December 17, 2006).
2194:Fox, Matthew (January 11, 2021).
1802:from the original on 8 April 2005
1516:from the original on May 15, 2011
1495:
1474:Shapiro, T. Rees (May 14, 2011).
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990:and through Staples, ReadBoston.
984:Boys & Girls Clubs of America
907:2004: United Kingdom-based chain
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776:) when he attempts to purchase a
722:and print advertising during the
282:Staples's logo from 1988 to 2019.
193:Office and data center technology
3809:Bombardier Recreational Products
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3531:Barr, Luke (November 30, 2023).
2772:Lisa Benson, ed. (Dec 7, 2010).
2747:"Staples to buy Office World UK"
2691:Dutt, Rimin (October 16, 2012).
2672:from the original on 1 July 2009
2433:Braithwaite, Andy (2019-05-16).
1971:Kosman, Josh (12 January 2016).
1502:Marquard, Bryan (May 12, 2011).
1446:Martin, Douglas (May 12, 2011).
1392:
1358:"Staples® Store Directory | USA"
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752:The robot's "Weeping. Weeping."
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2461:Carman, Ashley (2020-02-19).
1895:Vincent, James (2015-02-04).
1309:, known as Bureau en Gros in
1101:Staples copy and print center
839:Acquisitions and divestitures
737:who refuses to let go of the
681:adverts featured a large red
546:company voluntary arrangement
191:Office supplies and furniture
3583:General and cited references
3511:International Business Times
3124:. 5 May 2006. Archived from
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988:Hispanic Heritage Foundation
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3024:(Press release). staples.eu
3002:(Press release). staples.eu
2958:(Press release). staples.eu
2936:(Press release). staples.eu
2301:Demery, Paul (2017-08-14).
2091:Hardy, Emily; Tugby, Luke.
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473:In March 2005, Staples and
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3854:GOME Electrical Appliances
3707:Staples Business Advantage
3435:– via Business Wire.
1763:Nashville Business Journal
982:. It also is a partner of
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3934:Virgin Australia Holdings
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2787:Euan Rocha (6 May 2014).
2720:"United Kingdom: Staples"
1379:"About Us | Staples"
1346:– via BusinessWire.
1184:setup, and PC tutorials.
756:briefly became a popular
714:, pictured in March 2005.
647:Staples – "That was easy"
588:dividend recapitalization
295:Framingham, Massachusetts
293:company headquartered in
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1672:"A case of office block"
948:Federal Trade Commission
911:, owned by Globus Group.
764:, and the ad itself was
442:Federal Trade Commission
144:994 stores (U.S., 2024)
3292:The Wall Street Journal
2919:The Wall Street Journal
2450:(subscription required)
2174:The Wall Street Journal
2064:The Wall Street Journal
1824:. Ahold. Archived from
792:campaign, in which the
355:Staples was founded by
310:Brighton, Massachusetts
89:Brighton, Massachusetts
3982:Mount Bachelor Academy
3967:Academy at Swift River
3074:Bloomberg BusinessWeek
3050:(in Dutch). 2023-10-30
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4023:Bain Capital Ventures
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156:United States, Canada
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3972:Bromley Brook School
3154:on 29 September 2006
2307:Digital Commerce 360
1360:. stores.staples.com
1166:Salem, Massachusetts
1127:promotional products
1123:custom rubber stamps
1043:A 2012 study by the
1039:Price discrimination
1002:Environmental record
857:distribution centers
337:business-to-business
291:office supply retail
3944:The Weather Channel
3792:Portfolio companies
3427:on January 11, 2015
3208:. November 13, 2014
2805:. AP. May 5, 2014.
2662:"Naples Daily News"
2123:. November 17, 2016
1579:on January 18, 2013
1481:The Washington Post
1046:Wall Street Journal
974:Community relations
712:Ontario, California
702:The Staples Sno-Bot
485:locations as well.
413:, in September 2011
230:Number of employees
140:Number of locations
125:500 Staples Drive,
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4018:Bain & Company
3939:Warner Music Group
3904:NXP Semiconductors
3401:. October 21, 2014
3080:on 31 October 2007
2574:The New York Times
2526:The New York Times
2356:The New York Times
2031:The New York Times
1828:on August 19, 2006
1453:The New York Times
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3564:Bleeping Computer
3374:Krebs on Security
2666:Naples Daily News
1927:. 4 February 2015
1766:. March 10, 2008.
1730:Los Angeles Times
1697:Los Angeles Times
1433:The Seattle Times
1222:, with stores in
1061:Security breaches
936:PNI Digital Media
926:Corporate Express
899:Quill Corporation
853:Corporate Express
819:Other advertising
689:The "Easy Button"
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580:Sycamore Partners
550:management buyout
490:Corporate Express
465:Quill Corporation
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