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May 7, 2013
Getting Physical: Online Retailers Move Offline

Go offline, young man: That appears to be the mantra of e-commerce merchants these days.

As competition in the world of online retailing heats up — with Amazon's ever-burgeoning dominance posing the biggest threat — more pure-players are taking the brick-and-mortar plunge. It's a reminder, many experts say, of the strong appeal of the in-store experience — even when stacked up against the convenience of online shopping.

May 7, 2013
Staples names Groupon and eBay-Pal exec as VP, global e-commerce

Staples announced that Faisal Masud has been appointed executive VP, global e-commerce, effective May 20.

May 7, 2013
Wrap-up coverage of Chain Store Age's 49th annual SPECS
Store Development and Facilities

Store development and facilities professionals from some of the nation's biggest retail and restaurant chains gathered in Dallas to attend Chain Store Age's 49th annual SPECS Conference, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The event attracted professionals involved in the design, planning, and construction of stores and restaurants, along with those in facilities management.

April 3, 2013
Former Walmart.com CEO to sit on Staples board

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

April 1, 2013
Google launches Shopping Express pilot

Google made a quiet announcement that it is officially launching the pilot of its Google Shopping Express program, which features online delivery initially in the San Francisco Bay area.

March 20, 2013
Staples launches Windows Store app

Staples has launched its own Windows Store app for Staples.com.

March 20, 2013
Staples launches Windows Store app

Staples has launched its own Windows Store app for Staples.com.

March 6, 2013
Staples Q4 profit plummets 72%, forecast misses

Staples reported that profit for the quarter ended Feb. 2 fell 72% to $78.1 million from $283.6 million, impacted by store closings and other charges.

March 6, 2013
Staples Q4 profit plummets 72%, forecast misses

Staples reported that profit for the quarter ended Feb. 2 fell 72% to $78.1 million from $283.6 million, impacted by store closings and other charges.

February 19, 2013
OfficeMax, Office Depot reportedly discussing merger

Office Depot and OfficeMax are in talks to merge, according to reports by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

February 19, 2013
OfficeMax, Office Depot reportedly discussing merger

Office Depot and OfficeMax are in talks to merge, according to reports by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

February 7, 2013
Staples Canada and Alliance Data announce multi-year agreement

Alliance Data Systems Corp. announced that its Canadian loyalty business signed a new multi-year agreement with Staples Canada Inc., which operates about 330 locations under the banners Staples and Bureau en Gros.

January 16, 2013
Staples names chief culture officer

Staples announced that John Burke, SVP business services, has been named to the newly created position of SVP chief culture officer. Burke joined Staples more than 23 years ago and led its Business Services team for 12 years.

December 18, 2012
Staples opens Velocity Lab to boost online growth

Staples Inc. opened its new Velocity Lab, in Cambridge, Mass.

December 17, 2012
Staples president and COO resigns

Staples Inc. announced Monday that its president and COO Michael Miles has left the company, effective Feb. 2.

December 4, 2012
Staples survey: Shoppers delay holiday mailing until last minute

A survey by Staples of 1,000 American shoppers revealed that the majority tend to wait until the last minute to mail holiday gifts.

November 27, 2012
Hedge fund adds former Home Depot, Staples execs to aid Office Depot fight

A Tuesday report by the Wall Street Journal said that activist hedge fund Starboard Value has added former Home Depot and Chrysler executive Robert Nardelli and ex-Staples vice chairman Joseph Vassalluzzo as advisors – part of Starboard’s plan to make sweeping changes at Office Depot Inc.

November 27, 2012
Hedge fund adds former Home Depot, Staples execs to aid Office Depot fight

A Tuesday report by the Wall Street Journal said that activist hedge fund Starboard Value has added former Home Depot and Chrysler executive Robert Nardelli and ex-Staples vice chairman Joseph Vassalluzzo as advisors – part of Starboard’s plan to make sweeping changes at Office Depot Inc.

November 6, 2012
Report: Amazon packages for pick-up at Staples

According to a report by Reuters, Staples will install Amazon lockers inside its U.S. stores, providing consumers an alternative location to receive packages from the online retailer.

November 6, 2012
Report: Amazon packages for pick-up at Staples

According to a report by Reuters, Staples will install Amazon lockers inside its U.S. stores, providing consumers an alternative location to receive packages from the online retailer.

September 25, 2012
Staples unveils plan to close 60 stores, invest in online/mobile efforts

Staples Inc. announced a strategic plan to shore up sales and profitability that will involve accelerating the closure of 15 U.S. stores and 45 stores in Europe.

September 14, 2012
Staples settles Delaware property dispute for $8.9 million

A Friday report by the Associated Press said that Staples Inc. will pay $8.9 million to settle an abandoned property dispute with the state of Delaware.

September 12, 2012
Report: Retailers lead U.S. companies in use of solar power; Walmart No. 1

The nation’s chain retailers lead the nation when it comes to commercial solar energy use, according to a report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Vote Solar Initiative advocacy group.

August 15, 2012
Staples Q2 profit tumbles 32% on weak North American sales

Staples reported that profit for the quarter ended July 28 plummeted 32% to $120.4 million from $176.4 million, prompting the office supply retailer to cut its full-year guidance.

August 15, 2012
Staples Q2 profit tumbles 32% on weak North American sales

Staples reported that profit for the quarter ended July 28 plummeted 32% to $120.4 million from $176.4 million, prompting the office supply retailer to cut its full-year guidance.

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