Some Staples Canada locations are now acting as customer centres for provincial government organisation ServiceOntario. ServiceOntario kiosks opened in six Staples stores on 1 February, with three more planned for later this year. The government said the agreement was expected to save local taxpayers C$900,000 (US$665,000) in lease costs, although the project will cost around
Staples Business Advantage in the US has unveiled a breakroom brewer programme called Total Coffee. Senior Staples execs have been posting messages about the service on LinkedIn over the past few days. They highlighted the no-cost coffee brewer programme that includes installation, maintenance, supplies and a variety of beverages, including the recently launched Pick Me
UK office products retailer Ryman has launched its first mobile app, with Chairman and owner Theo Paphitis saying he is looking to disrupt the online greetings card sector using the strength of the high street. The app allows shoppers to design and pick up personalised greeting cards from their nearest Ryman store in just 60
North American jan/san distribution giant Imperial Dade announced three acquisitions on the same day yesterday. The private equity-backed company – led by father and son team Bob and Jason Tillis – has purchased three companies, two in Canada and the other in the north-east of the US. In Canada, Imperial Dade has agreed to acquire
RAJA Office/Viking Europe has made a personnel change in its purchasing department. OPI has learned that Rogier Koning left the company last week after nine years, most recently as Director of Purchasing and Assortment. Succeeding him on an interim basis is Sharon Tan, a familiar face to many of RAJA Office’s vendor partners – from