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NewsPoundstretcher relaunches website as it acquires former Comet and Dreams stores
Poundstretcher has relaunched its transactional website and is expanding its property estate after acquiring former Dreams and Comet stores.
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NewsStaples operations director Ian Tattersall departs
Staples’ operations director Ian Tattersall has left the office supplies retailer after 14 years at the business.
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NewsStaples hires new UK boss to lead multichannel strategy
Staples has today appointed new UK vice president Carlos Maia to lead a multichannel strategy, integrating its online operations with stores.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Staples, Inspiring Success sponsorship
Staples is sponsoring Channel 4’s Inspiring Success group of programmes, which are aimed at small businesses and the self-employed.
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NewsStaples inks sponsorship deal with Channel 4 to reach small businesses
Office supplies retailer Staples will sponsor six Channel 4 TV series aimed at small businesses and home workers and focusing on ‘inspiring success’.
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NewsOnline sales surge sparks Staples store closures
Office supply and stationery retailer Staples will close 23 stores as it reshapes its business in light of its growing online sales.
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NewsStaples pilots drop-in office areas in store
Office supply and stationery retailer Staples is opening drop-in business lounges to allow people to work in its stores.
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Staples unveils plans to accelerate growth
Staples has unveiled plans to serve customers better and accelerate growth. The retailer will expand beyond office supplies and improve its multichannel provision by merging its US Retail and Staples.com divisions.Staples plans to close 30 stores and downsize 30, a reduction in square footage in North America of 15%, by ...
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Staples mulls store closures
Staples is considering around 30 store closures as part of a property review.
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NewsPost-sales service vital for multichannel offer
As multichannel sales continue to rise, retailers aim to make customer experience and service consistent across all channels.
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AnalysisOffice specialists seek to reinvent themselves
Few retail channels have suffered as much in recent years (well, possibly with the exception of the entertainment players focused on music and books) as the office specialists.
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NewsStaples bolsters team to create consistent brand
Stationery specialist Staples has strengthened its management team to ensure customers receive a streamlined brand experience across its multichannel operations.
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Opinion
Staples automates auditing system to fight shrinkage
Staples has improved the accuracy and speed of audits through automating this system to fight shrinkage and improve corporate compliance.
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NewsStaples UK cuts costs and returns to profit
Stationer Staples UK has bounced back into the black, posting a pre-tax profit of £6.2m compared with a loss of £8.6m the year before.
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PetSmart and Staples report increased sales
Two American retailers reported full-year results this week. Petcare retailer PetSmart increased total sales by 5.4% to $5.34bn (£3.57bn), taking into account a hit of $8.3m (£5.32m) from foreign currency fluctuations.Comparable store sales climbed 1.6% and services sales increased 9.2% to $575m (£368.6m). Net income increased to $198m (£126.9m). Office ...
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Staples announces a 9% increase in sales
Office specialist Staples announced a 9% increase in sales to $5.5bn (£3.37bn) for its second quarter. In North America retail sales decreased 5% to $2bn (£1.23bn).Comparable store sales decreased 5% against 2008, reflecting declines in average order size and weakness in durable categories such as business machines and furniture. Internationally, ...
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Staples International president to leave the business
Staples International president Peter Ventress is to leave the business for a chief executive position at an as-yet unnamed UK-based public company.Staples president and chief operating officer Mike Miles will assume Ventress’ responsibilities from September 1, making Miles responsible for all of Staples’ international businesses.Chairman and chief executive Ron Sargent ...
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Profits at Office Depot’s North American retail division decline
Operating profits at Office Depot’s North American retail division declined from $82m (£50m) to $81m ($49.4m) in the first quarter to March 28. Like-for-likes plummeted 17 per cent while total sales slumped 16 per cent to $1.4bn (£854.4m).The company, which includes a business solutions arm, reported a net loss of ...
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Staples ups offer for Corporate Express
US office supplies retailer Staples has increased its offer for rival Dutch business Corporate Express by 14 per cent.
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