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Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its second quarter ended July 28, 2012. Total company sales for the second quarter of 2012 were $5.5 billion, a decrease of six percent in U.S. dollars and three percent on a local currency basis compared to the second quarter of 2011. Diluted earnings per share, on a GAAP basis, decreased 28 percent to $0.18 from $0.25 achieved in the second quarter of 2011.

The United States Olympic Committee’s newest Team USA Shop celebrates its grand opening today with an official “ribbon shredding” ceremony at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. This is the second physical retail location for Team USA Shop – the other is located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its first quarter ended April 28, 2012. Total company sales for the first quarter of 2012 were $6.1 billion, a decrease of one percent in U.S. dollars and flat on a local currency basis compared to the first quarter of 2011. Net income for the first quarter of 2012 decreased six percent year over year to $187 million. Diluted earnings per share, on a GAAP basis, decreased four percent more...

Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS), the world’s largest office products company and second largest in e-commerce sales, today awarded five small businesses $50,000 in free advertising and cash as part of the “Give Your Small Business the Push It Needs” contest. The winners reflect the uniqueness of small businesses within the American economy, offer a variety of distinct and innovative products and services ranging from social media marketing to alternative more...

Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Staples, Inc. common stock of $0.11 per share, an increase of 10 percent over the previous quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share. more...

Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS), the world’s largest office products company and a trusted source for office solutions, today announced the appointment of Mike Edwards to executive vice president, U.S. Retail merchandising. Edwards will report to Demos Parneros, president of U.S. Retail for Staples.

The 6^th annual Staples National Small Business Survey (NASDAQ: SPLS) found that seven out of 10 small business owners are optimistic about the future. Further, 52 percent of small business owners revealed they would grow their business through advertising and direct marketing if they had a larger marketing budget.

Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Staples, Inc. common stock of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on January 12, 2012, to shareholders of record on December 23, 2011.

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Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its third quarter ended October 29, 2011. Total company sales for the third quarter of 2011 increased 0.5 percent to $6.6 billion compared to the third quarter of 2010. Net income for the third quarter of 2011 increased 13 percent year over year to $326 million.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the holidays around the corner, companies are seeking creative gift ideas to show appreciation to employees, business partners and customers.

As flu season approaches, nearly 70 percent of employees admit to coming into the office while sick, a habit that may increase the spread of this common virus at the office.

Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced the promotion of Christine Putur to chief information officer. In her new role, Putur will have global responsibility for information technology strategy and execution. Putur will report to John Mahoney, Staples vice chairman and chief financial officer.