by Owen Collins | Sep 6, 2018 | City News
The office supply company has filed a preliminary proxy statement urging Essendant’s shareholders to vote down a proposed merger with S.P. Richards Co. According to a company statement, the appeal to shareholders comes due to Staples’ belief that “the SPR merger is...
by Owen Collins | Aug 22, 2018 | Around the Industry
Having missed out on the acquisition of Office Depot, Staples has now set its sights on the purchase of Illinois office supplier Essendant. According to the Boston Globe, the Director of Staples, Stefan Kaluzny, has this week “increased the pressure” on Essendant, and...
by Owen Collins | Jul 5, 2018 | Around the Industry
Another trio of branches of the beleaguered office retail giant have announced they are to bring down the shutters for the final time. The Verona Road branch in Madison, Wisconsin, will close for good on August the 3rd, according to Channel 3000, whilst the outlet at...
by stefanie | Jun 27, 2018 | City News
Staples, Inc. has announced that it has acquired HiTouch Business Services, an independent office products dealer in the United States. HiTouch will now be a part of the Staples Business Advantage delivery organisation. According to Staples, HiTouch customers...
by stefanie | Jun 18, 2018 | City News
The Dublin-based office furniture store has announced the acquisition of the office supplies business of Staples Advantage Ireland Ltd. Codex has revealed that it has completed the acquisition of the Irish Office Supplies business of Staples Advantage Ireland Ltd. The...