Staples, UPS open co-branded store in China

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and ATLANTA Staples and UPS have launched a new co-branded store in China, the companies announced today, which combine office supplies and document processing services from Staples with packaging and international shipping services from UPS.

The new store format, co-branded Staples UPS Express opened today in Beijing. Two additional locations are planned to open in Shanghai by the end of 2007.

"China is an important part of Staples' long-term global expansion," said Weiguo Jin, chairman of Staples China. "By partnering with UPS, the global brand for package delivery, Staples is pursuing a new growth area in the world's fastest growing market. The new Staples UPS Express store concept will serve Chinese business customers with an easy way to satisfy their frequent, time-sensitive needs for complementary office products and services."

According to the companies, every store will include a broad range of core office supplies, document processing services, international package shipping and packaging and labeling services for business customers and consumers. Customers can expect their UPS shipments to be picked up within 30 minutes of their phone request.