Corporate Press Releases
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10/13/10 5:00 am EDTFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today a new strategic alliance with one of the leading Russian office products companies, Pragmatic Express Ltd. Within Russia, Staples and Pragmatic will work together exclusively on international accounts and collaborate to exchange best practices. “As Staples expands globally, this alliance represents a unique opportunity for the company to serve both new and existing accounts that aremore...English
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9/14/10 4:05 pm EDTFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Staples, Inc. common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on October 14, 2010, to shareholders of record on September 24, 2010. About Staples Staples, the world’s largest office products company, is committed to making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office products andmore...English
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8/19/10 6:00 am EDTFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2010. Total company sales of $5.5 billion for the second quarter of 2010 were flat compared to the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the second quarter of 2010 increased 40 percent year over year to $130 million, and diluted earnings per share, on a GAAP basis, increased 38 percent to $0.18 from the $0.13 achieved in the second quarter ofmore...English
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8/17/10 10:00 am EDTFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced executive appointments in its international business that will help drive the company’s growth globally. John Barton has been appointed executive vice president of International Development and Anders Kristiansen has been appointed president of Staples China. Staples also announced the appointment of Noah Herschman as chief of merchandising for Staples China. “John brings more than 20 yearsmore...English
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8/12/10 8:00 am EDTFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2010 results on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Central Time). This call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at Staples’ Web site at http://investor.staples.com. The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network to both institutional and individualmore...English
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7/11/10 6:46 pm EDT
Staples Reaches More Than 92 Percent in Its Offer for Corporate
Express Australia and Has Declared Its Takeover Offer UnconditionalFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Staples Australia Pty. Limited (“Staples Australia”) now has a relevant interest in more than 92 percent of the shares in Corporate Express Australia Limited (“Corporate Express Australia”). On July 9, Staples Australia declared its takeover offer for Corporate Express Australia (“Offer”) unconditional. The closing date for the Offer is July 26. Following thismore...English -
7/2/10 8:00 am EDTFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the acquisition of Finland’s leading office supply company, Oy Lindell Ab. The purchase builds on Staples’ strong Nordics region, part of its $3.5 billion European office products business. Lindell currently serves businesses of all sizes through a delivery and retail network, offering a wide range of office products and industrial and school supplies. The acquisition will enable Lindell tomore...English
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6/30/10 1:27 pm EDTFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced the appointment of Steven Fund as senior vice president of global brand marketing, effective July 12. Fund will report to Mike Miles, Staples president and chief operating officer. “Steve brings 20 years of world class brand management, marketing and advertising experience that will help further Staples recognition as the leading office products and services company,” said Miles. “Withmore...English
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6/7/10 4:01 pm EDT
Company to Resume Share Repurchase Program
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Staples, Inc. common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on June 25, 2010. The company also announced its intention to resume share repurchases under the program authorized by its Board of Directors in June 2007. The company currently has approximately $1.0more...English -
6/7/10 7:00 am EDTFRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. today announced the appointment of Pete Howard to senior vice president of Staples Southern Europe. Howard will report to Rob Vale, president of Staples Europe. “As a 10-year Staples veteran, Pete has a great track record in driving Web and catalog sales growth,” said Vale. “In his new role, Pete brings his outstanding management skills and experience to Staples business across the southern European regionmore...English
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