12 Facts About Staples Canada

1.

Staples Canada, Inc is a Canadian office supply retail chain.

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2.

In 2008, the company began shortening its name to "Staples" in English Canada to avoid confusion with rival Office Depot, to provide more commonality with its stores in the U S and overseas.

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3.

In 2008, Staples Canada acquired Corporate Express, which ran under the banner Staples Canada Business Advantage, catering to larger corporations.

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4.

Since 2008, Staples Canada has acquired different companies - such as Chiswick, introducing industrial products to their selection.

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5.

In 2017, Staples Canada was acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $6.

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6.

Under the new owner, Staples Inc was split into three "independently managed and capitalized" entities; Staples Canada serves as one of these entities, alongside Staples North American Delivery and Staples U S Retail.

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7.

Staples Canada has their own private-label brand under the name "Staples" or "Sustainable Earth" for their eco-conscious lineup.

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8.

Staples Canada offers Extended Service, replacement plans and Furniture Protection Plans.

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9.

Staples Canada previously had its own loyalty program called Dividends, under which members received gift certificates based on their spending in the previous quarter.

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10.

Since 2005, Staples Canada customers donate to local non-profits through the annual event Staples Canada School Supply Drive, in 2017 the donations reached $1.

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11.

Staples Canada offered an in-store private-label credit card, the "Staples Canada Card", in partnership with Desjardins Group.

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12.

Staples Canada previously offered private-label "Enterprise" credit cards in partnership with Citi Financial.

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