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May 7, 2013
Staples names Groupon and eBay-Pal exec as VP, global e-commerce

Staples announced that Faisal Masud has been appointed executive VP, global e-commerce, effective May 20.

Framingham, Mass. -- Staples announced that Faisal Masud has been appointed executive VP, global e-commerce, effective May 20, 2013. In this newly created role, Masud will be responsible for leading online and digital growth. He will report to Demos Parneros, president of North American stores and online for Staples.

April 3, 2013
Former Walmart.com CEO to sit on Staples board

Staples named former Walmart.com CEO Raul Vazquez to serve on its board of directors.

New York -- Staples named former Walmart.com CEO Raul Vazquez to serve on its board of directors.

Vazquez currently serves as CEO and a director of Progreso Financiero, financial services firm focused on serving the needs of "under-banked" Hispanic customers. The election of directors at Staples will take place at the company’s annual meeting on June 3.

January 16, 2013
Staples names chief culture officer

Staples announced that John Burke, SVP business services, has been named to the newly created position of SVP chief culture officer. Burke joined Staples more than 23 years ago and led its Business Services team for 12 years.

Framingham, Mass. -- Staples announced that John Burke, SVP business services, has been named to the newly created position of SVP chief culture officer. Burke joined Staples more than 23 years ago and led its Business Services team for 12 years.

December 4, 2012
Staples survey: Shoppers delay holiday mailing until last minute

A survey by Staples of 1,000 American shoppers revealed that the majority tend to wait until the last minute to mail holiday gifts.

Framingham, Mass. -- A survey by Staples of 1,000 American shoppers revealed that the majority tend to wait until the last minute to mail holiday gifts.

The Staples Winter Holiday Survey found that two-thirds of those polled confessed to sending holiday cards out too late and nearly half admitted to shipping gifts at the last minute.

June 14, 2012
Staples and Starbucks join national initiative to reduce energy

Staples and Starbucks Coffee Co. have joined a voluntary national initiative to reduce energy consumption.

New York -- Staples and Starbucks Coffee Co. have joined a voluntary national initiative to reduce energy consumption. Under the Better Buildings Challenge, companies commit to reducing the energy use in their facilities by at least 20% by 2020, and to post their annual power consumption and information on their conservation projects on a U.S. Department of Energy website.

Staples, with 43 million sq. ft., joined the Better Buildings Challenge with a commitment to reduce energy intensity by 25% by 2020 and reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2025.

March 28, 2012
Staples names e-commerce director, Europe

Staples announced the appointment of Willem Vos as director of e-commerce, Staples Europe.

Framingham, Mass. -- Staples announced the appointment of Willem Vos as director of e-commerce, Staples Europe.

Vos will report to Peter Howard, senior VP, head of Staples online and marketing, Staples Europe.

December 5, 2011
Staples makes exec appointment

Staples announced the appointment of Cynthia Pevehouse to senior VP general counsel, effective Jan. 3, 2012.

Framingham, Mass. -- Staples announced the appointment of Cynthia Pevehouse to senior VP general counsel, effective Jan. 3, 2012. She will have global management responsibility for the company’s legal team and report to Ron Sargent, Staples’ chairman and chief executive.

Pevehouse joins Staples from international law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP.
 

September 27, 2011
Staples announces CFO promotion

Staples said Tuesday it is promoting Christine Komola to CFO, effective Feb. 1.

Framingham, Mass. -- Staples said Tuesday it is promoting Christine Komola to CFO, effective Feb. 1.

Komola, a 14-year veteran of the company, will report to the company's vice chairman, John Mahoney, who has been CFO since 1996.

She has served as VP planning and control, senior VP and corporate controller and CFO of the company's website.
 

September 7, 2011
Staples adding Ryder natural gas vehicles to fleet

Ryder System announced that it and Staples have agreed to add 10 heavy-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors to Ryder’s dedicated fleet servicing Staples.

Miami -- Ryder System announced that it and Staples have agreed to add 10 heavy-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors to Ryder’s dedicated fleet servicing Staples. The tractors -- the first of their kind used in Staples’ third party dedicated operations -- will replace ten diesel tractors currently used by Ryder for Staples, and have been made available through Ryder’s natural gas vehicle project agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments in Southern California.

May 18, 2011
Staples cuts outlook and scales back expansion as profit disappoints

Staples reported Wednesday that first-quarter profit rose 5% to $198.2 million, boosted by overseas strength and increased buying by small businesses in North America.

Framingham, Mass. -- Staples reported Wednesday that first-quarter profit rose 5% to $198.2 million, boosted by overseas strength and increased buying by small businesses in North America. Its results were softer than expected, and the company slashed its full-year earnings guidance and said it is scaling back on new store construction.

August 16, 2010
Staples makes exec changes in international business

Staples said Tuesday it has made executive appointments in its international business that will help...

December 9, 2008
Staples Unveils First-Ever Holiday Window Display

Staples has unveiled its first-ever holiday window display at a Staples store in New York...

June 19, 2008
Staples Launches Promotional-Services Site

Staples has launched a new site, www.staplespromotionalproducts.com, to help companies customize promotional items using Staples...