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2026
OfficeNet launches Smart Factory Solutions
OfficeNet launched Smart Factory Solutions, a digital platform designed to help large manufacturing organisations manage workforce and factory processes.
2026
Court rejects Staples' standing argument in TCPA text-message case
In Rubin v. Staples, Inc., a New Jersey federal court rejected Staples' argument that the plaintiff lacked standing in a case alleging that Staples sent unwanted text messages after the plaintiff asked it to stop. The court said whether the messages violated the TCPA was a merits question for discovery; the ruling did not determine liability.
2022
Staples apologizes over incident involving students with autism
Following allegations that a store manager asked students with autism to leave, Staples issued an apology to Poudre School District and those involved.
2021
Staples announces Classroom Rewards program
Staples announced a program through which people using its Staples Connect app can accumulate Classroom Rewards dollars and give them to an enrolled teacher or school administrator; teachers can access the funds through the Classroom Rewards app.
2021
Staples announces CEO departure
Staples announced that CEO Alexander “Sandy” Douglas would step down; the company described the decision as mutual and did not disclose a reason.
2021
Staples board begins search for permanent CEO
Staples’ board of directors commenced a search process to name a permanent CEO.
2021
Staples names interim CEO
Staples announced that John Lederer, the company’s executive chairman, would replace Sandy Douglas as interim CEO effective Friday.
2020
Staples.com customer information accessed in data breach
Staples Inc. disclosed that hackers accessed limited customer information relating to fewer than 2,500 Staples.com orders. The company said the breach did not affect Staples Promotional Products.
2020
Staples opens Staples Connect concept store in Needham
Staples celebrated the grand opening of a new Staples Connect concept store in Needham, Massachusetts. The format includes co-working space, a podcasting studio and community event spaces.
2019
Staples Canada announces Boxing Week deals
Staples Canada announced Boxing Week deals available in-store and online, including discounts on products and clearance merchandise.
2019
IGI announces Staples distribution agreement for Nodeware
Infinite Group, Inc. announced a distribution agreement with Staples to sell its Nodeware vulnerability-management solution through Staples' B2B solutions division.