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Staples announced today that back to school savings are now available in stores and online, making shopping easier and more affordable than ever. With thousands of deals across must-have supplies, tech, classroom essentials and more, Staples is helping students and educators gear up for a successful school year. Shoppers will find prices starting at just 25 cents, weekly freebies, and a 20% off coupon just for teachers¹, making it easy to get everything they need without going over budget.

Crafty, the premier provider of curated food and beverage programs for modern offices and Staples, a trusted leader in workplace solutions with a robust national breakroom offering, are proud to announce a strategic partnership. Together, these two industry leaders are transforming how companies across the U.S. access pantry and breakroom essentials—delivered with the speed, scale, and service excellence that Staples is known for – and that Crafty clients rely on.

In celebration of the Easy Button’s 20th anniversary, Staples is bringing back the beloved icon — a move that transcends nostalgia. First introduced in 2005, the Easy Button and its unforgettable catchphrase, “That was easy,” quickly became a pop culture hit, with millions of buttons sold and a lasting place in offices, classrooms, and internet memes alike.

For over 30 years, Staples has been a trusted partner for small businesses, providing the products, services and inspiration they need to thrive. To kick off 2025 Staples is excited to announce its Home and Office Sale, featuring exclusive deals and significant price cuts on more than 600 items—including tech, office supplies, furniture and more—available throughout January. Staples® app users will also be able to activate exclusive offers with just a tap.

Staples is announcing its Black Friday and Cyber Week deals, offering two weeks of incredible savings that cater to all shoppers’ needs — from the latest tech to holiday essentials. From November 17 through November 30, customers can enjoy discounted prices on everything they'll need, including daily deals with up to 60% off must-haves in store and online.

Today, Staples Business Advantage and National Service Alliance (NSA), announced a new promotion enabling contract cleaning companies to receive substantial savings on cleaning and janitorial supplies by leveraging the NSA’s group buying power.

This holiday season, Staples is announcing its holiday deals earlier than ever before, making it easier for shoppers to unwrap savings on must-have items at their convenience. From AI-enhanced laptops and the latest tech gadgets to festive holiday cards and thoughtful gifts, Staples has something for everyone on your list!

Staples is redefining back to school shopping with significant savings on essentials, available both in store and online. With a commitment to affordability and quality, the company is enabling students and educators alike to start the year strong without overspending by providing school supplies and tech at prices that won’t be beat, backed by Staples’ Price Match Guarantee.

As Father’s Day approaches, Staples is celebrating the unique quirks that make every dad special, including his infamous box of outdated and unusable cables he just can’t seem to part with. Staples is revolutionizing Father’s Day gifting this year with a one-of-a-kind solution: the “Cable” Knit Sweater Vest. Literally crafted from cords woven into the fabric, you can give dad the ultimate statement piece he’ll actually want to wear, ensuring he can keep the cables he loves close to his heart.

With value, savings, and ease at the forefront of customers’ shopping decisions, Staples is thrilled to offer a brand-new loyalty program: Easy Rewards. Designed in direct response to customer feedback, Easy Rewards is a reimagined, points-based program that works harder for Staples’ customers by delivering customized savings and perks based on what they buy and how they shop.

Staples today announced a preview of its Black Friday holiday deals bringing savings to shoppers across the country. Customers can score on in-store printing and last-minute shipping services in addition to top-rated tech and office furniture.

Staples today announced that by July 31, 2023, all Staples U.S. Retail locations will be accepting free, label-free, box-free returns for Amazon customers. Eligible unpackaged, unlabeled, Amazon items can be dropped off at the full-service shipping area inside Staples locations across the country, providing a convenient return option for Amazon customers. After completing their return, customers will be presented with a coupon for special savings that they can use on a wide assortment of products and services in-store that day.

Staples announced the launch of their Total Support Plans to provide customers with access to 24/7/365 computer support. The new plans were developed to protect customers from the unplanned: viruses, identity theft, crashed laptops, accidents, and more, with a live agent available at any time of day. Customers who purchase a new computer at Staples or have an existing computer can select from one of three plans which all include varying levels of hardware and software protection and daily maintenance with no hidden fees. The Staples Connect App makes it easy for customers to access all of the plan details in one place.

Today, Staples released a new survey which found that 54 percent of Americans own old technology items they have not used in more than one year while 70% don’t know where to take technology to be recycled**. Staples wants to combat uncertainty around technology recycling by not only providing a free way for customers to recycle unwanted technology but also by rewarding them for keeping the planet cleaner. To encourage Americans to finally get rid of that old technology, Staples is both enhancing the benefits of its Free Tech Take Back Recycling Program starting now through mid-June and offering a special in-store discount during Earth Day weekend, when you recycle. (Exclusions apply. For complete program details, please visit staples.com/recycling.)

Staples Promotional Products (SPP), a leading supplier of branded merchandise and related services to businesses of all sizes, today announces the creation of the promotional product industry’s first sustainable procurement platform.

In celebration of 15 years of electronics recycling, Staples today announced the launch of the Free Tech Take Back Program, an initiative that rewards customers for responsibly recycling in store [3]. From 2012 to 2021 alone, Staples has recycled over 153 million pounds of electronics [4], showcasing the true power of the partnership between Staples and its customers. Starting now, there’s no need to wait for town recycling days – Staples is encouraging customers to recycle by offering $5 back in rewards when they recycle or shred in store [1], plus $2 back in rewards per recycled ink or toner cartridge. [2]

Staples today announced deals and rewards that parents, teachers and students can take advantage of at Staples stores this back-to-school season. From deals for under $1 on select supplies that top teacher’s lists to fun, new prints kids will want to show off in the classroom, Staples encourages customers to take advantage of these deals while they can. Through the Staples Connect™ app, back-to-school shoppers may have access to all of their Staples Rewards® and Classroom Rewards in one place, along with app-exclusive deals, allowing for a seamless in-store back to school shopping experience.

As COVID-19 restrictions lift and we reach a sense of normalcy, travel plans for consumers and businesses are expected to increase and reach pre-pandemic levels. Destination Analytics reported in June that nearly 86% of Americans expect to travel in the next 12 months [1]. To help customers travel at ease, Staples today announced that over 1,000 store locations now offer same-day passport photo services, along with an in-store discount with the purchase of a travel service (please see below for details concerning this offer). Additionally, select stores now offer TSA PreCheck® enrollment through a partnership with IDEMIA.

Today, Staples and business empowerment platform wiseHer announced the winners of the 'Big Small Business Boost' Contest, an initiative designed to support American entrepreneurs and small businesses on their path to success. Based on compelling submissions, twenty small businesses out of nearly 2,000 eligible entries from across the country were selected to receive $5,000 each in Staples Gift Cards. These funds are intended to help small business owners take advantage of services that will help them run and grow their businesses from anywhere, like Print and Marketing Services to help with promotion and UPS® Shipping Services to pack and ship products.

The past few years have accelerated a permanent change in the way Americans work. Companies across the country are adopting a hybrid model, with 76% of workers reporting their employer is allowing partial remote work going forward, according to a recent poll by Gallup1. To support workers and small business owners as they look to personalize their home office spaces, Staples today introduced the Work From Home (WFH) Style Squad, a group of designers, entrepreneurs and creatives who will share design advice, product picks and tips for remote workers to refresh their space using new products and services available at Staples. Led with guidance and expertise from California-based interior designer and builder Jasmine Roth, the WFH Style Squad will help workers create remote office set-ups that inspire.

Staples US Retail today announced a partnership with wiseHer, a team of business experts whose mission is to provide small businesses access to 1:1 counseling, resources and funding opportunities, to launch the ‘Big Small Business Boost’ Contest. The pandemic and resulting ‘Great Resignation’ propelled 4.3 million new business applications to be filed in 2020, a record jump from the previous year according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In an effort to empower this new class of American entrepreneurs and small businesses to succeed, 20 eligible participants with compelling founding stories will be selected to each receive $5,000 in Staples Gift Cards to fund their business needs.

As part of its continued evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, Staples US Retail today announced the opening of two of its latest Staples Connect locations in Los Angeles, CA and Auburn, ME. The designs for these unique stores were developed with evolving customer needs in mind, providing enhanced offerings that empower productive work to happen from anywhere. In these new store locations, an expanded assortment of tools for remote work are showcased in fully realized environments, including office set ups for remote work tools and airplane seats to test products for working on the go, like laptop trays and travel luggage. Essential services for small businesses in store – printing, shipping and technology support – have been elevated to provide first-class service in this new way of working and learning.

As part of its continued evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, Staples US Retail today announced a new assortment of products designed to empower modern-day work to happen anywhere. Nearly 60% of the U.S. companies surveyed by Staples in May 2021 reported that they had already announced more flexible working options for their employees. Additionally, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the number of newly registered small businesses grew by 24% from 2019 to 2020 due to the onset of the pandemic, the largest increase on record. With the vast majority operating as home or mobile-based, these small businesses are also seeking new, creative ways to evolve with the hybrid future of work.

As part of its continued evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, Staples US Retail today announced winners of the 2021 Thank A Teacher Contest. This contest was designed to give parents, students and supporters a platform to recognize an outstanding teacher who has made a positive impact on the lives of their students. Thousands of heartfelt nominations were submitted that gave accolades to teachers who, despite the uncertainties of the past year, have continuously gone above and beyond to give students a successful and positive learning experience.

As part of its continued evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, Staples US Retail today announced a call for submissions of innovative products or services that aim to support students in learning for its second-annual Breakthrough Project scheduled for Sept. of 2021. Now through Aug. 10, 2021, entrepreneurs and small businesses are invited to submit their products or services by visiting www.rangeme.com/staplesconnectbreakthrough2021 and following the steps for submission1. After the submission deadline, Staples Connect will select certain products and services to advance and be presented in a virtual, face-to-face meeting with Staples Connect buyers2. Following the completion of the virtual meetings, buyers will select products and services to be carried in select Staples Connect and Staples stores across the country.

As part of its continued evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, Staples US Retail today announced the launch of its new Classroom Rewards mobile experience, where parents can give a percentage of their qualifying purchase made at a Staples store back to an enrolled teacher or school administrator of their choice. In addition, to further show appreciation for teachers this back-to-school season, from Jul. 1 to Sept. 30, 2021, enrolled teachers and school administrators will get 20% off on select in-store purchases at Staples stores across the country. 1

As part of its continued evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, Staples US Retail is celebrating teachers by announcing the launch of the third annual “Thank A Teacher” Contest. This contest provides a platform for parents and students to recognize and reward a teacher who has gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on their lives. According to a study by the RAND Corporation, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated what were already high stress levels pre-pandemic, by forcing teachers to work more hours and navigate an unfamiliar remote environment. That’s why, on top of $5,000 in Staples Gift Cards for their classroom, Staples US Retail is awarding winning teachers $2,000 for self-care to recharge before heading back into the classroom this fall.

As part of its continued evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, Staples US Retail is celebrating small businesses by highlighting three that will have their products carried at select Staples stores through The Staples Connect Breakthrough Project. This initiative which launched in Feb. 2021 is designed to accelerate the path to market for small businesses and entrepreneurs by providing an opportunity to have a presence in Staples stores across the country. In addition to The Breakthrough Project, Staples Connect will continue to support small businesses through its Community Business Directory and through a partnership with wiseHer to offer free expert business consultations throughout the month of May. 1

In response to the massive shift in how its customers work and learn, Staples US Retail today introduced its evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, to provide its customers with inspiring new products and services that empower them to be productive from anywhere. To begin its transformation, Staples Connect will debut a unique assortment of more than 40 innovative products designed to help customers adapt to new ways of working along with a dedicated digital experience on staplesconnect.com.