What We Source
Staples, Inc. is the world's largest office products company with sales of $24.5 billion in 2010. Our 91,000 associates are dedicated to making it easy to buy office products. We offer quality products and services at competitive prices. We purchase products and services for our corporate office and sales offices nationwide, and we also purchase products for resale online, in our retail stores and catalogs. Below is a list of products and services that we purchase for both resale (merchandise) and nonresale (expense).
Product Categories for Resale (Merchandise):
| Supplies | Technology | Furniture |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Telephones | Chairs |
| Janitorial Supplies and Paper | Office Machines | Furniture Collections |
| Housewares | Handheld Electronics | File Cabinets |
| Appliances and Seasonal | Wireless Hardware | Wall Units |
| Decorative Accessories | Copiers and Faxes | Furniture Items |
| Light Bulbs/Home Wiring | Calculators | Tables |
| Safes and Security | Copier Cartridges, Etc. | Shelving, Panels, Etc. |
| Envelopes | Printer Cartridges, Etc. | Chairmats |
| Mailing and Shipping Supplies | Machine Supplies and Misc. | Lighting |
| Labels and Tags | Telecommunication Services | Carts and Stands |
| Retail Supplies | Multifunction Devices | |
| Pads and Memos | Commodity Accessories | |
| Stickies and Index Cards | Desktop Computers | |
| Paper | Portable Computers | |
| Filing | Printers | |
| Red Rope | Peripherals | |
| Forms | Circuit Protection, Cables, Etc. | |
| Business Cases and Accessories | Computer Media | |
| Boards and Easels | Computer Accessories | |
| Dated Goods and Organizers | Consumer Software | |
| Personal Organizers | Business Software | |
| Ink Writing | Books | |
| Lead Writing | Imaging | |
| Fine Writing | ||
| Markers | ||
| Binders | ||
| Presentation | ||
| Business Tools | ||
| Business Essentials | ||
| Storage and Organization | ||
| Desk Accessories | ||
| School and Art Supplies | ||
| Teaching and Education | ||
| Maps |
Services for Resale (for use in our stores, catalogs, etc.):
Warranty, installation and more.
Nonresale Products and Services (for use in our corporate office, sales offices and retail stores):
| Products | Services |
|---|---|
| Security Products/Alarms for Products | Carpet Installation |
| Plastic Pouches for Signs | HVAC |
| Labels | Trash Disposal |
| Envelopes | First Aid Replenishment |
| Jan/San Products | Janitorial Services |
| Table Covers | Relamp Services |
| Fixtures | Elevator Maintenance |
| Bags | |
| Sign Holders | |
| Brochures | |
| Packaging Materials | |
| Corrugated Boxes | |
| Sign Channels | |
| First Aid Supplies | |
| Ink | |
| Furniture | |
| Peg Hooks | |
| Ladders/Lifts | |
| Keys and Cores | |
| Carriages and Hand Baskets | |
| Material Handling Equipment | |
| Safes | |
| Wire Baskets |
Suppliers Guide
For information on how to compete for Staples' business, access "A Guide for Suppliers".
