The crapy computer we rent makes much more than I do: http://imgur.com/IUMZc7A

Wow, what a deal! Just another reason for our customers to hate us. We push more random crap than a garbage compactor while at the same time changing policies that devalue our customer base. What an amazing time to be a staples lackey.

Beware if your store is in a restructured region, also watch for signs, are you getting the wearable tech fixture, are they investing in your space, are you driving good results in the new sales initiatives? If something feels off, it probably is... — read more 

Just left purchasing after I found out how heavily contracted out my department will be shortly. Get out now!

Just got word, company is grasping at straws to show this period wasn't a total wash. Prepare for the softest BTS season ever... oh and sure enough, there WILL be WAY more closures!

Looks like heavy staff/retail reductions following the official Q2 announcement. Company is on dome very hard times and I was told by regional leadership to find something more reliable.

Just got word from my friend in finance that we are posting a horrible period, furthermore to ensure future solvency closures and cuts will be warranted and need quick implementation.

Teacher Appreciation Day: Here we are getting ready to head into the last week of July and still not a peep (that I have seen) regarding teacher appreciation day details. Scores of teachers have come in to the store and voiced via our Facebook page... — read more 

Unionization will help, Staples is fearful, hence their recent brainshark which sounded more like Soviet propaganda than actual information. Collective bargaining would help with unfair wages, poor healthcare, and the 25 hour cap. We have so much... — read more 

It was announced yesterday and confirmed by the Chamber Of Commerce that the Madison, Indiana Staples store is closing on September 13th. Whoever said the stores that get Back To School were safe was full of it, this is the best the store has looked... — read more 

This company... it's really hard to articulate the countless seas of mistakes you have forced your personnel to drown in. Today, I received a disturbing 9 emails regarding everything from pen rates in sales initiatives to hourly violations, to... — read more 

What else is being added to your plate these days, it looks that the expectations keep going up and compensation, career prospects and benefits down. Just my two very modest cents.

I left in 2008, I hear things could be better.

I despise my job at Staples. It's difficult because I am not ungrateful for the opportunities I have been given, but rather sad by the direction and management style of the company. I recognize that my future in niche retail is facing its... — read more 

Did anyone else get an email about their store now being closed on the 4th? I have a bunch of upset employes now.

Did anyone else get an email about their store now being closed on the 4th? I have a bunch of upset employes now.

So I just found out that a DM in the Chicago region was just let go today. Any other things going on?

Am I the only associate that is exhausted and discouraged everyday I step into work? We are pushed to sell, sell, sell and push everything possible on customers. MOBILE, APPLE, SQUARETRADE, TOTAL SUPPORT...the list is endless, let's just harass the... — read more 

So has the information on the second wave of store closings been made public, yet? It is on the minds of every person in a Staples building, everyday! How are we expected to "ROAR" or drive sales when we don't even feel any job security?

Well, it's good to see you've all hit the job market. Our organization has been the unfortunate benefactor of Staples layoffs. I'm here to tell you that it's no surprise you folks failed miserably at keeping staples alive. If these folks we have are... — read more 

Anybody has more info?

Just wondering - anyone heard about any potential corporate cuts coming at home office or at Quill?

Expect the worst, and hope for the best!

Anyone havs a list of Canadian closings? I heard Victoria, and also would expect Mission BC. Anyone have more knowledge?

The numbers are in and again Wall street is asking "What the L"! They don't believe our leadership or direction. 10 years too ate in trying to compete with Amazon. Good luck retail your going to need it. To my friends on the commercial side say... — read more 

The DM reductions will be combined with RVP and SVP eliminations. Most of this transition will take place across the next 6 months. Slowly but surely the company is eliminating brick and mortar veterans. Our website was recently beaten out for Apple... — read more 

3rd party just got a call for an additional 85 slated closures that they'll have to process, they were specifically told to not tell anyone.

Thing like .56 per mile will be reduced, obviously hours, and discretionary positions, I.e. we dont need techs if we have a manager and the Matrix.

My store is getting rid of furniture, but will keep chairs. The furniture pad will be converted to a whole section of dollar days.

Reposted: Forecast for the Q1 was very bad, there are going to be some major surprises in the next few weeks. Any linked insiders know that all tier 4 and eventually tier 3 stores will certainly close. Look at the stores that will lose phones or... — read more 

OfficeDepot/Max announced today they will close 150 stores this year, and a total of 450 in a three year span. You know they would not have followed suit unless they knew we were closing 500 in 3 years. This is bad news for everyone. If one of our... — read more 

Do you have the list with 225 that will be closing? Is Oakland, CA on the list?

Hello Staples from a competitor. I know we are supposed to be enemies, but we are in the same retail business, so hopefully you can help us out. We (assistant managers aka Solutions Leaders) are still salaried. We have received a class action lawsuit... — read more 

repost: if a store is doing under $5m/year there isn't much sense in renewing the lease as it expires. The leases from the Staples boom of 1998-2004 are coming up for renewal. The leases on the 25,000 sq ft Superstores run $24,000 - $40,000 per... — read more 

Good article from the Washington Post at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2014/04/25/photos-unions-protest-postal-services-deal-with-staples/