“Even the bathrooms will have a touch of technology in them,” said Shira Goodman, president, North American Operations. “Customers will walk in and envision what the future would be.” And that is? No pun intended. A pile of poop.

MA and CO what a mess

If you want true change in your work environment, then you should vote for Bernie Sanders. His agenda calls for more social justice, especially in the workplace, and people like Sarge et al would at least have to pay their fair share and since they... — read more 

Instead of taking care of business at staples .why don't they work ,wait they don't work! Ring the bell........

Why are folks still surprised by middle and upper managers firing people virtually at random? It's simple, it is the culture of self survival first. The thought process works like this; Otis sez ,"YOUR BIDNESS IS UNDER PERFOMING! Yes Otis I have... — read more 

With all the layoffs that have been happening in the company, many good people have been forced to leave, and those many people have lived the company culture and did what they had to do to support the company. Catherine is not one of them! I had to... — read more 

http://www.srjnews.com/staples-vows-merger-with-office-depot-wont-result-with-price-increase/3070/ Right, Staples raises prices on customers without any manufacturer price increase to go along with it. It doesn't matter if the item is at a negative... — read more 

,,,auditioned for extra parts in Good Fellas and The Sopranos. Both Irwin Winkler and David Chase thought he was to cheesie

Following some smart restructuring decisions in retai (increased payroll and adding positions), Staples now is paying out bonuses based on earnings and individual accomplishments. As several on this site criticize this company, Staples continues to... — read more 

So I was hearing some ssm and gm have gotten a small raise with these recent cuts. Anyone confirm this?

Betting he finds some way for execs to take theirs and screw everyone else.

I love how they're pushing out these ridiculous ads about bypassing your IT department to bring your computer to Staples, and now they're taking away a full-time tech from the highest performing EasyTech stores. This company has no f---ing idea what... — read more 

In the restructuring process my store was reassigned as a "standard" tier store, even though we had sales over 6,000,000 last year. Apparently, according to corporate we are trending negatively even though we are positive comp for the year thus far... — read more 

I guess, we at the stores, would like an update

Any truth in this? Heard a rumor. Left long time ago. Good luck to all.

GM's already know, tomorrow is when they have to tell their victims.

The man simply is not a leader....if you want to improve Region 1 it needs new leadership (not that Vinnie led anything .... he just pushed people in front of buses).

To the Staples getting it together. probably tongue and Cheek but... Stock price 2011...$20.43 now $9.49. After this post I can't get this song out of my head What would you think if I sang out of tune, Would you stand up and walk out on me. Lend me... — read more 

Looks like Staples is making all the right moves for their customers and employees: Adding an great deal of payroll to retail stores, closing a small amount of under performing stores, cutting costs in other areas. This will equate to better service... — read more 

50 US stores will be closed in 2016, no official list has been created yet, still awaiting a final decision from the merger. Expect an announcement and official list of stores in late May or June, after the court officially decided on the ODM merger. — read more 

Because people have been asking for clarification that may not have access to the information, I was clarify the new store structure for 2016: New Tiers classifications: Top: >6 Million / Year (148 Stores) Standard: 2.75 Million - 6 Million / Year... — read more 

Can any corporate office people confirm our EPS will be at least .24 cents?!?

So the new Easy Button accepts voice commands and places orders. Very cool. I imagine it goes like this... Easy Button? YES! Order a ream of 24lb. 90 bright 8 and 1/2 by 11 inkjet paper. WHAT YOU SAY? WAIT I CAN DO THIS...HEY "OK GOOGLE" DID YOU HERE... — read more 

Payroll to allow for operational store closing tasks. Good luck to all.

All ASMs and supervisors have been eliminated, the GM will now have to open/close everyday 7 days a week and work 13 hours a day. On top of that labor hours have been cut further and there will be no floor coverage and no backup registers. Corporate... — read more 

Of course, it won't allow a customer to order the items on the customers core list that are sold below cost. Ship those expensive black pens!! http://fortune.com/2016/02/24/exclusive-staples-easy-button-internet-of-things/?xid=yahoo_fortune

Apparently GM's are having meetings and conference calls today all over, anybody with info on the subject matter? Any info about restructuring stores?

The Legislature hereby declares its rejection of the court of appeal opinion in Marks v. Loral Corp. (1997) 57 Cal.App.4th 30, and states that the opinion does not affect existing law in any way, including, but not limited to, the law pertaining to... — read more