I quit staples a while back, I was threatened many times with my job but yet I never received one write up in all my years at Staples. It was very clear as to why, I have had a lot of dirt on managers, district managers and RVP'S. They didn't want me... — read more 

This article states how there are many options for Staples salvation, and a PE firm may be the least optimal. Once again the ones at the top are making all the wrong decisions. We have seen it before with hires at the C level and guiding the company... — read more 

What if we organized everyone who was let go within the last 10 months by state and see if we can get as many class actions against Staples as possible? How attractive would a declining business with pending legal actions be to a private equity firm?... — read more 

I survived another day at corporate. Each day is worse that the day before. GT is a mess and FM and FH have no vision or plan. Paper is out everywhere looking for a place to go. I will take anything over this.

Was able to confirm on Friday- Maitland's office will be terminating their lease early in December 2017. Regina will be terminating in February 2018. Not sure when announcements will be made- but will update if I hear. Lots of folks will (hopefully)... — read more 

Are driver's that were axed but were rehired facing the axe again. Could potentially happen if Staples is sold.

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Very telling and quite a statement that Shir-ra-ra has not issued or mentioned a single word in her weekly blogs about the associates let go over the past nine weeks. Good thing she made time for a blog on what toilet paper she purchases from... — read more 

"Last winter, when other retailers were hawking holiday deals on the latest gadgets and electronics, Staples cut back on Christmas promotions. It also closed its doors on Thanksgiving Day. It just wasn't worth it to play that game, Staples Chief... — read more 

Someone got to know what private firm is going to take the big leap !!!!!

Staples may be trying to sell out according to the Boston Globe.

Wall Street Journal reports Staples is exploring the sale of the company to private equity firms. If you're still working there, you need to follow this story closely.

So the Wall St. Journal reports Staples is trying to sell itself to a private equity firm. This is how the remaining worm d---s are trying to maximize their stock holdings. Basically they are trying to s--- the last breath out of what the have "f" ed... — read more 

Maitland, FL and Regina, SK (Canada) layoffs coming (not sure when, however- sorry!). Lower Sackville near Halifax, NS (Canada) will be opening a 2nd center to acquire the 2 closed center's workload. No relos offered. New terms will allow many to not... — read more 

I am so glad i don't work there any more. When I started as a Gm there in 99 I thought this was the greatest company I ever worked for. Then something happened Tom Stiemburg retired and the company started to decline year after year. I got out 3... — read more 

Market Basket, square trade, rewards, bopis, ink to printer,csat, conversion, liquid armour, tech, cellphone repair , kiosk orders, digital receipt, and now whoosh!

Shira, regarding your 20/20 FAST! acronym. Looks like you may need to provide an additional addendum here as well, as FAST! now appears to stand for “F-- All Staples Talent!”. Snippet: The Company reserves the right to change my hours, wages and... — read more 

This is the reason an industry expert states as to why Sears has failed: PETERSON: They're investing a lot in a rewards program called Shop Your Way. And this is also tied to their e-commerce site. And they're investing a lot less in stores, and as a... — read more 

People on this site continue to hand wring and teeth gnash about what store will close and did they get good service or what some dumb--s in corporate did last week. FOLKS It's OVER... this company has terminal cancer. For some it's like saying... — read more 

Is my local Staples store closing? I live in Alamo, California. My Staples store in San Ramon/Danville, California is always very quiet. I can never find a single employee to help me, The one cashier is twiddling her thumbs and when I finally do get... — read more 

If you think you will be working at Staples five years from now you must be a liquidator.

Is Staples the new Radio Shack? The solution similarities may surprise you. http://seekingalpha.com/article/4056267-smaller-better-staples-tomorrows-radio-shack

www.fool.com/investing/2017/03/16/3-high-risk-dividend-stocks-you-should-probably-av.aspx?yptr=yahoo Staples stock gained a little value, but is not a strong bet to buy.

So how many people in IT are getting SH$%%^t canned over this. This is really embarrassing. The independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst Material Weakness Revealed in Internal Controls (SPLS) Shares of Staples (SPLS 8.63, -0.33) have... — read more 

Monday, March 13, 2017 Amazon Stock Quote Amazon NASDAQ:AMZN $855.00 up $2.54 (0.30%) Staples Stock Quote Staples NASDAQ:SPLS $8.52 down $0.17 (-1.90%) It's only an $846.48 difference.

http://www.geekwire.com/2014/staples-puts-stake-amazons-backyard-opens-new-development-center-seattle/

Below was from Staples public records online. They have drug this lawsuit on for more than 5 years. They are in the wrong. Is this ethical? I will take the lesser of 2 evils and shop Amazon. In 2012, plaintiff Bobby Dean Nickel filed an employment... — read more 

Staples plants stake in Amazon’s backyard, opens engineering center in Seattle by John Cook on June 5, 2014 at 5:00 am- Masud, who was recruited to Amazon in 2002, said Seattle is a natural place for the company’s expansion. “It is pretty clear to us... — read more 

The article on "The Street" states the obvious. Staples nor Office Depot is any match for Amazon. With Amazon having a commanding lead on sales there is nothing that is stopping them... — read more 

It's official. Do NOT invest in Staples. The Motley Fool says pass on this stock at all costs. It's a dumper. www.fool.com/investing/2017/03/09/why-staples-stock-is-sliding-35.aspx

Also, once they announce, do we expect another round of massive layoffs to hit stores? How about the corporate office? On what date is this going to happen and who will know?

While it's gone unnoticed by most, Staples quietly renegotiated you 401k's a while back. That's NOT news.Companies do that ALL the time. However, what is news is that they dropped a Money Market cash account option. Simply put if you want to protect... — read more 

Still messing around, with that trans analyst. Throwing stock holder money away save that all that cash and invest in the s.d.o.'s. Throw some money at the stores, I know a lot of these thread get back to corporate.

There's a lot of talk about tasks and not being able to accomplish those said tasks. There's talk about associates being stuck on register and not being able to fulifill their assigned duties. All these conversations make it seem like Staples stores... — read more