Staples stories

Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Peter Birks has been named CEO of Velstar, with founder Dan Sheard transitioning to focus on growth and partnerships. Velstar projects a revenue of GBP £10 million for 2024.

Logicalis Australia appoints Tammy Antoniou as Microsoft engagement manager
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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Logicalis appoints Tammy Antoniou as Microsoft engagement manager to strengthen strategic partnership and continue growth of Microsoft business in Australia.

US-based Staples’ ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax’s business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.

Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.

Staples buyer announces another ANZ acquisition: OfficeMax
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the OfficeMax business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) from Office Depot.

Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Staples has sold its Australian and NZ businesses to private equity firm Platinum Equity, with a rebrand and 'substantial' investment promised.

Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Catchi goes silver with Oracle as it seeks to drive digital transformation using Oracle's Marketing Cloud automation offerings.

Aussie partners in the spotlight at Lenovo Business Partner awards
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Dicker Data, Staples, Computer Alliance, Virtunet and Meridian IT are among the winners at this year's Lenovo ANZ Business Partner Awards.

While you were sleeping: Walt Disney, Whirlpool climb
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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Wall Street was mixed as gains in shares of Walt Disney on better-than-expected earnings offset declines in shares of Merck on disappointing result.

Intel boosts global strategy with new marketing chief
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Intel appoints Steven Fund as new Chief Marketing Officer, aiming to leverage his extensive brand expertise to revitalise global marketing strategies.