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April 1, 2013
OfficeMax debuts smaller-store prototype targeting small businesses

OfficeMax Inc. announced the unveiling of a new format, OfficeMax Business Solutions Center, in downtown Milwaukee.

Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax Inc. announced Monday the unveiling of a new format, OfficeMax Business Solutions Center, in downtown Milwaukee. The 5,000-sq.-ft. store is designed to serve small businesses with services, solutions and products to help local entrepreneurs grow their companies.  

Located in The Shops of Grand Avenue, the new format replaces the previous OfficeMax store.

February 20, 2013
It's Official: OfficeMax and Office Depot to merge

OfficeMax Inc. and Office Depot have formally announced an agreement under which the two companies would combine in an all-stock merger that would transform the office supply sector of retail.

New York -- OfficeMax Inc. and Office Depot have formally announced an agreement under which the two companies would combine in an all-stock merger that would transform the office supply sector of retail. The merger, which creates a single company with nearly $18 billion in revenue, was unanimously approved by the board of directors of both chains.

November 6, 2012
OfficeMax Q3 profit leaps on extinguished Lehman liability

OfficeMax Inc. reported that net income for the third quarter jumped to $433.5 million from $22 million in the same period last year, as the office supply retailer eliminated non-recourse debt guaranteed by Lehman Bros. Holdings from its books.

Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax Inc. reported Tuesday that net income for the third quarter jumped to $433.5 million from $22 million in the same period last year, as the office supply retailer eliminated non-recourse debt guaranteed by Lehman Bros. Holdings from its books.

Revenue dipped 1.7% to $1.74 billion, missing Wall Street’s expected $1.87 billion. Same-store sales fell 2.1%.

November 2, 2012
OfficeMax changes names of U.S. contract business

OfficeMax Inc. announced that its U.S. contract business will now go to market as OfficeMax Workplace.

Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax Inc. announced that its U.S. contract business will now go to market as OfficeMax Workplace.

The company said the new name reflects its commitment to developing strategic relationships with a wide array of customers including businesses, universities, hospitals, schools and local governments to provide them with tailored solutions specific to the unique needs of their workplace.

 

September 20, 2012
OfficeMax adds new search engine

OfficeMax Inc. announced a new search engine on OfficeMax.com designed to speed up shopping and provide more accurate search and recommendation results.

Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax Inc. announced Thursday a new search engine on Officemax.com designed to speed up shopping and provide more accurate search and recommendation results.

In its first month with the new search engine, OfficeMax said that OfficeMax.com has already experienced an increase in conversion rate and customer satisfaction around site navigation, and more than a 60% increase in average revenue per visit.

May 8, 2012
OfficeMax Q1 profit plummets, to close 35 stores

OfficeMax Inc. reported that net income for the quarter ended March 31 slid to $4.9 million, compared with $11.4 million in the year-ago period.

Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax Inc. reported Tuesday that net income for the quarter ended March 31 slid to $4.9 million, compared with $11.4 million in the year-ago period. Results were hampered by charges related to U.S. store closures.

Total sales edged up 0.5% to $1.9 billion. In the retail segment, sales dipped 2.7% to $912.3 million; same-stores sales fell 2.1%.

February 23, 2012
OfficeMax profit drops in Q4, plans store closures

OfficeMax Inc. reported that net income for the quarter ended Dec. 31 dropped to $2.9 million, from $32.8 million a year earlier.

Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax Inc. reported Thursday that net income for the quarter ended Dec. 31 dropped to $2.9 million, from $32.8 million a year earlier.

Sales edged up 3.9% to $1.8 billion in the quarter, but dipped 0.4% to $7.1 billion for the full year. Profit for the year was $32.8 million.

November 16, 2011
OfficeMax in mobile products and assisted sales pilot with RadioShack

OfficeMax Inc. announced a strategic pilot with RadioShack Corp. whereby OfficeMax will pilot the RadioShack Mobile offering in the San Francisco market beginning in January 2012.

Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax Inc. announced a strategic pilot with RadioShack Corp. whereby OfficeMax will pilot the RadioShack Mobile offering in the San Francisco market beginning in January 2012.

As part of this pilot program, RadioShack employees will offer mobile products and services, including prepaid and postpaid wireless products, accessories and service plans, as well as assist in selling OfficeMax consumer electronics products and services, in approximately 15-20 OfficeMax stores.

October 3, 2011
OfficeMax launches Google Wallet

OfficeMax Inc. has launched new checkout terminals in more than 100 stores that harness Google Wallet to enable customers to pay, redeem coupons and reap the benefits of OfficeMax's MaxPerks Rewards loyalty program, all with a tap of their mobile phones.

Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax Inc. has launched new checkout terminals in more than 100 stores that harness Google Wallet to enable customers to pay, redeem coupons and reap the benefits of OfficeMax's MaxPerks Rewards loyalty program, all with a tap of their mobile phones. The chain is the first national office supply retailer to accept mobile payments through Google Wallet, which is a partnership between Google, MasterCard Worldwide, Citigroup Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp. and First Data Corp.

January 25, 2009
OfficeMax Debuts C-Store-Styled Concept

OfficeMax Inc. is testing a new store concept, called “Ink Paper Scissors by OfficeMax," in...

November 13, 2008
OfficeMax Cuts 245 Jobs

OfficeMax Inc. plans to cut 245 jobs from its North American operations as part of...

June 17, 2008
OfficeMax to Cut 2,700 Management Jobs

OfficeMax Inc. said that it plans to eliminate 2, 700 positions in an effort to...

April 17, 2008
OfficeMax to Close Mini Chicago Stores

OfficeMax Inc. announced Thursday it is closing its three OfficeMax Express stores in the Chicago...

December 18, 2007
OfficeMax Releases Social Responsibility Report

Naperville, Ill. OfficeMax Inc. issued its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. The report provides...

September 16, 2007
OfficeMax Names COO

Naperville, Ill., OfficeMax...

August 14, 2005
OfficeMax Consolidates Corporate Headquarters

Itasca, Ill., OfficeMax...