NEW YORK – The rapidly changing tools of the work place and the way we shop has led to another major consolidation in the retail office supply business as Staples announced the $6 billion ...

The former Staples stationery chain, Office Outlet, is in administration, putting 1,200 jobs at risk. The retailer has no connection to the online-only business which trades under the Staples UK name.

The parent company of office supplies retailer and business IT services provider Staples Monday unveiled a plan to acquire rival Office Depot in a $2.1 billion deal that proposes the eventual ...