FRAMINGHAM, MA, July 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced
that it has named Steve Matyas,
President, North American Retail. He previously had been President
of Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros
since July, 2000, and will continue to serve as a member of the
company's executive committee.
"Steve has over 25 years of deep experience leading Staples Canada, and a proven track record of
delivering profitable growth and innovation," said Shira Goodman, Interim Chief Executive Officer,
Staples, Inc. "Realigning our
retail leadership will strengthen our positon as we continue to
right size our store network and evolve to meet the changing needs
of business customers."
Matyas joined Business Depot Ltd. in Canada as its first employee in March 1991. He has also served as Vice President,
Operations, Human Resources and Store Planning, and Vice President,
Sales and Operations.
About Staples, Inc.
Staples retail stores and
Staples.com help small business customers make more happen by
providing a broad assortment of products, expanded business
services and easy ways to shop, all backed with a lowest price
guarantee. Staples offers
businesses the convenience to shop and buy how and when they want -
in store, online, via mobile or though social apps. Staples.com
customers can either buy online and pick-up in store or ship for
free from Staples.com with Staples Rewards minimum purchase.
Expanded services also make it easy for businesses to succeed with
in-store Business Centers featuring shipping services and products,
copying, scanning, faxing and computer work stations, Tech
Services, full-service Print & Marketing Services, Staples
Merchant Services, small business lending and credit services.
Staples Business Advantage, the business-to-business division of
Staples, Inc., helps mid-market,
commercial and enterprise-sized customers make more happen by
offering a curated assortment of products and services combined
with deep expertise, best-in-class customer service, competitive
pricing and state-of-the art-ecommerce site. Staples Business
Advantage is the one-source solution for all things businesses need
to succeed, including office supplies, facilities cleaning and
maintenance, breakroom snacks and beverages, technology, furniture,
interior design and Print & Marketing Services. Headquartered
outside of Boston, Staples, Inc. operates throughout North and
South America, Europe, Asia,
Australia and New Zealand. More information about
Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) is
available at www.staples.com.
SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.