Staples To Acquire DEX Imaging
Staples has signed an agreement to acquire DEX Imaging, a leading independent document imaging technology dealer in the U.S.
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Sycamore Partners Acquires Essendant
Staples said that an affiliate of Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired Essendant, a national wholesale distributor of workplace items.
Staples’ Essendant Tender Offer Extended To January 9
Staples and Essendant have extended the expiration time of their previously announced tender offer, the companies have announced.
Staples To Acquire Distributor Essendant
Essendant, a distributor of workplace items with 2017 net sales of $5 billion, has accepted an acquisition bid from Staples.
Staples Launches Back-To-School Promotions
As summer rolls on, Staples is introducing the company’s 2018 back-to-school collection, which it describes as an extensive assortment of national name brand and exclusive products at affordable prices available in stores across the U.S. and online.
Staples Acquires HiTouch Business Services
Staples has acquired HiTouch Business Services, one of the largest independent office products dealers in the U.S.
Staples Adds Coffee Brewers To Electronics Recycling Program
Staples has expanded its electronics recycling program and will now accept both single-serve and traditional coffee brewers for free recycling in stores.
Staples Names Douglas CEO
Staples has named J. Alexander (Sandy) Douglas as chief executive officer, effective April 2. Douglas will succeed Shira Goodman as CEO.
Staples Recognized For Environmental Initiatives
Staples has been recognized as a Corporate Social Responsibility winner at the 2017 S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards.
Sycamore Partners Completes Acquisition Of Staples
Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Staples, Inc.
Staples Comps Slip In Q2
With its acquisition by a private equity firm pending, Staples’ comps slipped in the second quarter, although the office superstore did post a profit.
Report: Staples Again In Talks With Office Depot
The merger between office superstore retailers Staples and Office Depot may still have life.
Staples Rolls Out Robotic Fulfillment Solution
Staples has rolled out a robotic material handling solution for its fulfillment centers powered by Great Star Industrial USA.
Staples Launches Teacher Appreciation Days
This back to school season, Staples is honoring educators with Teacher Appreciation Days, an event that includes a 10% discount to help teachers save money and stock their classrooms with the essentials necessary for the new school year.
Sycamore Partners To Acquire Staples
Staples and private equity firm Sycamore Partners have entered into a merger agreement in which investment funds managed by Sycamore will acquire the office superstore in a transaction valued at approximately $6.9 billion.
Report: Sycamore Partners Close To Staples Acquisition
Some 13 months after Staples’ effort to acquire Office Depot was quashed by a Federal judge, the Massachusetts-based office superstore may soon have a new owner.
Staples Launches DwellStudio Office Collection
Design house DwellStudio has partnered with Staples on a new office collection.
Report: Staples Rejects Takeover Bid
Staples has rejected a possible takeover bid from one investment firm, but a second from a different firm appears to still be alive.
Staples Names Bottomley Chief Marketing Officer
Staples has named Michelle Bottomley its new chief marketing officer. In this role, she will be responsible for marketing across the office superstore chain, helping to promote the company’s pivot to focusing on its North American delivery business.
Staples North American Comps Tumble In Q1
Staples saw its North American retail comps decline in a mixed first quarter.