Staples Company Description
Staples is clipping along as the #1 office supply superstore operator in the US. It sells office products, furniture, computers, and other supplies through its chain of 2,000-plus Staples and Staples Express stores in the US and Canada and about 20 other countries. (About 1,740 of its superstores are located in North America.) In addition to its retail outlets, Staples sells office products via the Internet and through its catalog and direct sales operations, including subsidiary Quill Corporation. Staples also provides document management and copying services through its retail chain, as well as promotional products. The firm targets small businesses, home office professionals, and consumers.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Staples's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of Staples's evolution in the marketplace.
