NEW: Framingham-Based Staples To Close More Than 200 Stores
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Thursday, March 06, 2014
GoLocalWorcester Business Team
Framingham-based office supply chain
Staples announced Thursday that they will be closing 225 stores in North America by the end of 2015. The company cited increased profits from online sales as motivation for a change to more online service.
“As customers shift online, we are taking aggressive action to right-size our retail footprint,” said Carrie McElwee, Director of Public Relations for Staples. “We are committed to providing great service and every product businesses need whether it’s in-store, online or through mobile. We don’t have additional details to share on specific locations or timing.”
Staples is expanding its online presence to include eight new categories of products that they will sell through its website, including: facilities and breakroom supplies, maintenance repair and operations items; mail and ship expanded assortment, retail supplies for small businesses; storage solutions; gift cards for office parties; organizational accessories from Poppin brand; and early education toys and learning aids.
Each Staples store will also feature a kiosk that provides customers further access to new online products.
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