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May 3, 2013
Staples beats major retailers to the 3D punch

Staples has become the first major U.S. retailer to have 3D printers available for purchase. The Cube 3D Printer from 3D Systems, a leading global provider of 3D content-to-print solutions, is already available on Staples.com for $1,299.99.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has become the first major U.S. retailer to have 3D printers available for purchase.

The Cube 3D Printer from 3D Systems, a leading global provider of 3D content-to-print solutions, is already available on Staples.com for $1,299.99 and will be available in a limited number of Staples stores by the end of June.

April 3, 2013
Former Walmart.com exec to join Staples board

Staples named former Walmart.com CEO Raul Vasquez has been nominated to serve on its the board of directors.

Staples named former Walmart.com CEO Raul Vasquez to serve on its the board of directors.

Vazquez currently serves as CEO and a director of Progreso Financiero, financial services firm focused on serving the needs of "under-banked" Hispanic customers. The election of directors at Staples will take place at the company’s annual meeting on June 3.

March 18, 2013
Staples expands Martha Stewart line

Staples has expanded its Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery line available exclusively at Staples.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has expanded its Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery line available exclusively at Staples. The new organization products are in stores this week.

March 6, 2013
Earnings slip at Staples in Q4

Staples reported that total company sales for the fourth quarter were $6.6 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples reported that total company sales for the fourth quarter were $6.6 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year.

On a GAAP basis, the company reported fourth quarter 2012 net income of $90 million, or 14 cents per share, compared with net income of $284 million, or 41 cents per diluted share, achieved in the fourth quarter of 2011. 

February 7, 2013
Staples targets small business with big campaign

Staples has launched a new campaign aimed at drawing attention to its vast assortment of products for the small business customer.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has launched a new campaign aimed at drawing attention to its vast assortment of products for the small business customer.

The commercials, including one 30-second and three 15-second varieties, will begin airing on Feb. 11 and will highlight Staples all-in-one-place availability of products and services.

January 16, 2013
Staples appoints new chief culture officer

Staples has promoted SVP of business services John Burke to SVP, chief culture officer, a newly created role.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has promoted SVP of business services John Burke to SVP, chief culture officer, a newly created role.

Burke will be charged with leading global efforts focused on building Staples’ culture and for driving improved associate engagement. He will champion Staples’ approach to ethics, environmental sustainability, community relations and diversity and inclusion. Burke will also serve as president of the Staples Foundation, the company’s nonprofit philanthropic organization.

December 28, 2012
Staples begins New Year with Better Binder intro

It’s not the latest iPhone or the newest Tablet, but Staples is touting a breakthrough in binder design for the New Year.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — It’s not the latest iPhone or the newest Tablet, but Staples is touting a breakthrough in binder design for the New Year.

The Staples Better Binder boasts removable FileRings which the company contends make it the first such product to offer a feature that allows users to detach the rings from the shell for easy filing.

December 4, 2012
Staples ask small business to join its network

Staples and LinkedIn have teamed up to launch SUCCEED: Small Business Network, an online forum for small business professionals.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples and LinkedIn have teamed up to launch SUCCEED: Small Business Network, an online forum for small business professionals.

November 27, 2012
Staples rethinks, shrinks the box

Staples has launched a new packaging technology nationwide that allows them to customize delivery box sizes to each order.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has launched a new packaging technology nationwide that allows them to customize delivery box sizes to each order. Staples “smart-size” packaging, developed by Packsize International, is convenient for customers and also improves supply chain sustainability and efficiency.

November 12, 2012
Staples survey: Most workers still come to work when they have the flu

Nearly 80% of office workers polled come to work even when they know they are sick — an increase of 20% over last year — according to the third annual Flu Season Survey from Staples.

Framingham, Mass. – Nearly 80% of office workers polled come to work even when they know they are sick — an increase of 20% over last year — according to the third annual Flu Season Survey from Staples.

September 19, 2012
Staples names new general counsel

Staples has named Michael Williams as SVP, general counsel and secretary, effective Nov 7.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has named Michael Williams as SVP, general counsel and secretary, effective Nov 7. Williams will have global management responsibility for the company’s legal team and will report to Ron Sargent, Staples’ chairman and chief executive officer.

“Mike brings more than 25 years of legal management experience to Staples,” Sargent said. “With his proven leadership and experience across industries, he will play an important role in supporting the company’s growth.”

August 15, 2012
Staples indicates weakness ahead

If Staples is a proxy for the health of the U.S. economy don’t look for conditions to improve any time soon.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — If Staples is a proxy for the health of the U.S. economy don’t look for conditions to improve any time soon.

July 9, 2012
Staples announces pre-sale of Google tablet

Customers looking to get their hands on the new Google tablet can now do so at Staples, as the retailer is offering the Nexus 7 for pre-sale.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Customers looking to get their hands on the new Google tablet can now do so at Staples, as the retailer is offering the Nexus 7 for pre-sale. Nexus 7 8GB and 16GB will be available in Staples stores nationwide and at Staples.com for just $199 and $249 respectively later this month.

May 16, 2012
Staples Q1 suffers on flat U.S. sales

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — First it was OfficeMax, now Staples reported sales and earnings that were reflective of a struggling retail sector. The company reported that total sales for the first quarter of 2012 were $6.1 billion, a decrease of 1% in U.S. dollars and flat on a local currency basis compared with the first quarter of 2011. Net income for the first quarter of 2012 decreased 6% year-over-year to $187 million. Diluted earnings per share, on a GAAP basis, decreased 4% t to 27 cents from 28 cents achieved in the first quarter of 2011.

March 28, 2012
Staples names head of Europe e-commerce

Staples has named Willem Vos as director of e-commerce for Staples Europe.

AMSTERDAM — Staples has named Willem Vos as director of e-commerce for Staples Europe. Vos will report to Peter Howard, SVP, head of Staples online and marketing for Staples Europe.

February 2, 2012
Ex-Borders exec to lead Staples merchandising

The company announced the appointment Thursday and said Edward would served as EVP of U.S. retail merchandising reporting to Demos Parneros, president of U.S. Retail for Staples.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — The company announced the appointment Thursday and said Edward would served as EVP U.S. retail merchandising reporting to Demos Parneros, president of U.S. retail for Staples. 

January 19, 2012
Staples gives small business owners advertising boost

Staples announced that it is offering small business owners the chance to wine up to $50,000 in free television advertising in their home market through its “Give Your Small Business the Push It Needs” contest.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples announced that it is offering small business owners the chance to win up to $50,000 in free television advertising in their home market through its “Give Your Small Business the Push It Needs” contest.

December 7, 2011
Staples names SVP general counsel

Staples has named Cynthia Pevehouse SVP general counsel, effective Jan. 3, 2012.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has named Cynthia Pevehouse SVP general counsel, effective Jan. 3, 2012. Pevehouse will have global management responsibility for the company’s legal team and report to Ron Sargent, Staples’ chairman and chief executive officer.

“Cynthia brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to Staples,” said Sargent. “With her extensive legal management experience and proven leadership, Cynthia will play an important part in supporting the company’s growth.”

December 5, 2011
Staples makes exec appointment

Staples announced the appointment of Cynthia Pevehouse to senior VP general counsel, effective Jan. 3, 2012.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples announced the appointment of Cynthia Pevehouse to senior VP general counsel, effective Jan. 3, 2012. She will have global management responsibility for the company’s legal team and report to Ron Sargent, Staples’ chairman and chief executive.

Pevehouse joins Staples from international law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP.

September 27, 2011
Long-time Staples exec promoted to CFO

Staples has promoted Christine Komola to CFO effective Feb. 1, 2012. She will report to John Mahoney, Staples’ vice chairman.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has promoted Christine Komola to CFO effective Feb. 1, 2012. She will report to John Mahoney, Staples’ vice chairman. The responsibilities of the CFO will transition to Komola the next year.

July 20, 2011
'Modern Family' star goes back-to-school with Staples

Staples announced that television star Rico Rodriguez will star in the retailer's new back-to-school campaign.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples announced that Rico Rodriguez, of TV's "Modern Family" will star in the retailer's new back-to-school campaign. 

"Staples is the top destination for back-to-school shopping with great deals all season long," said Jevin Eagle, EVP merchandising and marketing for Staples. "We have amazing deals and a huge selection of school supplies and technology for students."

May 18, 2011
Staples Q1 results weaker than expected

Staples reported that total company sales for the first quarter of 2011 increased 2% to $6.2 billion compared with the first quarter of 2010.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.  — Staples reported that total company sales for the first quarter of 2011 increased 2% to $6.2 billion compared with the first quarter of 2010.  Net income for the first quarter of 2011 increased 5% year-over-year to $198 million, and diluted earnings per share, on a GAAP basis, increased 8% to 28 cents from 26 cents in the first quarter of 2010.

February 9, 2011
Staples Advantage introduces sustainable kitchen, janitorial products

Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples Inc., announced its new Sustainable Earth by Staples janitorial paper products and compostable kitchen items including cups, plates and cutlery.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples Inc., announced its new Sustainable Earth by Staples janitorial paper products and compostable kitchen items including cups, plates and cutlery. According to the company, the products were developed using renewable resources, such as plant-based plastics and sugarcane, as well as recycled fiber and post-consumer content. By using innovative materials, these products have earned leading environmental certifications byGreen Seal and Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). 

October 7, 2010
Kindle arrives at Staples

Staples announced that the Kindle e-reader is available in all stores nationwide beginning Oct. 10 ......

August 10, 2010
Staples names head of foundation division

Staples has announced the appointment of Mike Miles as president of Staples Foundation for Learning,...