Is there really a need for an I.T. person at all the major warehouses across the U.S.? With all the downsizing you would think that they would have to shed some of the blood as well! If headcount is being reduced at the warehouses, then suffice to... — read more
What happened to?
Anybody know what happened to that weasel Paul Target?
WSJ article on Ron Confused, was this supposed to be presented in a positive light or a negative? Because it just sounds petty and foolish.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/staples-ceo-ron-sargent-to-step-down-1464727423 "Mr. Sargent made frugality a hallmark of Staples’ culture. He used to provide reports to his top-level executives naming workers who had splurged on overnight shipping or... — read more
Good Job BoD....It's about damn time.......
It's been obvious Ron needed to go for awhile, before buying OD even came up. With the stock in the gutter, the failed buyout (not even stating a case...really?) and the shareholder meeting approaching it would have been difficult not to dismiss Ron... — read more
Is Staples going out of business?
Tell me and be frank!
Sdo's going bye bye...again
Word at framingham is remaining sdo's will start to pack it up by end of September.All sdo's will be done by the end of the year.Dallas,sharon ma,and Cindy on the chopping block.Severence packages will be reneged on for cost cutting due to failed... — read more
Staples shareholder meeting - let's make it as bad or worse than McD's
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/wage-protests-shut-down-mcdonalds-headquarters/ar-BBtu6Ts?ocid=ansmsnmoney11 Date : June 14, 2016 8:00am Location: Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick 1360 Worcester Street, Natick, Massachusetts
Announcement from Shira
The following is a message for all associates from Shira Goodman, President, North American Operations. Dear Staples Associates, We are announcing changes to our North American retail structure and leadership team. Steve Matyas has been appointed... — read more
Furniture Installation & Delivery
It's only a matter of time guys. Preparedness is key to you and your loved ones. Be ready!
Anyone hear about a restructuring at top levels?
I have heard rumors the president of Canadian retail is now reporting to Shira for all North American retail and Otis was demoted to SVP of western division . The divisional structure of US retail was cut to 2, East and West and several SVPs let go... — read more
Staples closings..
I heard a Staples in Naples, FL will be closing...
A lot of good people have left.
IMO, the company and many managers don't know what makes a good employee. I've seen too many good people leave because management failed to recognize their talents and played favorites with the mediocre emploees who know how to schmooz. Hard to be a... — read more
From "MarketWatch"
"Staples now will face pressure to close hundreds of more stores and to consider a sale to a private-equity firm, one institutional investor with a stake in the company said following the ruling. But "I am not sure even private equity is going to... — read more
Good job getting spanked Ronnie boy
Hey gay Ron,just wanted to ask if it's ok if I take that gay moustache and wrap it around your neck till you choke,you Freddie Mercury looking wannabe.Figure your already taking a beating anyways so why not.BWAHAHAHAHAHA!Dont forget to send that... — read more
Jim Cramer on Staples and OD stocks .... "Can't Touch Them"
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13567525/1/jim-cramer-on-failed-deal-i-don-t-know-if-office-depot-can-survive.html?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO
Wishing to be a fly on a wall today
I'd love to be a fly on a wall today and just watch the emails fly from executives down to the managers. Ron has to be livid, but, of course had he not POed Obama, this may have gone through. Remember managers, cascade those emails to your team. I'm... — read more
Now we can get back to my other predictions
Staples stock will drop below $5. Total store count will be below 500 just 24 months from today. They already know which stores are history. The saddest part of this story is that brick and mortar is contracting everywhere making management jobs in... — read more
Hahahaha!!! No Merger!
What a bunch of morons running this company. It's mistake after mistake with this bunch. And now to layoffs and higher prices in order to makeup for the mishandling of this dying business. How can someone do such an awful job, destroy a company and... — read more
Denied!!!
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/10/ftc-ruling-on-staples-office-depot-merger.html?__source=yahoo%7Cfinance%7Cheadline%7Cheadline%7Cstory&par=yahoo&doc=103624558
Annual Shareholder meeting info.....
Date : June 14, 2016 8:00am Location: Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick 1360 Worcester Street, Natick, Massachusetts Are there already organized plans for protests?
Prediction: Staples/OD Merger Will Happen
Being that this merger means a lot of pain to it's workforce and customers, I predict that this merger will go through in all its destructive glory. It's been Staples' objective to destroy the company and screw its workforce and its customers while... — read more
The board (and OD's) will probably be very active tomorrow.
Judge's ruling is due on the 10th.
So, how many out there feel "broken" or their confidence shattered after being screwed over by Staples?
By no means do I desire to compare my situation to military vets but I have frequent dreams about Staples, some bordering on nightmares . My confidence has taken a deep hit and has affected a couple job interviews. Deep down I know it was pure... — read more
Thanks for the 1.5% raise this year!
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/04/26/staples-ceo-pay-package-dropped-percent-million/zIJlL2pvwHgFwqEg8S4SXP/story.html
Need next shareholder meeting info (date/time/location) for organizing protest. There are people interested in attending.
Need info for organizing the PROTESTS. Need the date&time/location of the shareholder meetings please, both in MA & FL, thanks!!!! Please post what info you have, thanks.
https://www.facebook.com/Block-Staples-Office-Depot-buyout-422842611249626
Write your Congressperson, Senator, the President, the FTC and let them know you need your job. The CEOs should not profit over your job loss.
The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences
This is ironic in so many ways. This book is being sold by us online: The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences And wait for it wait for it. It's free shipping but we are out of stock :)... — read more
Staples to sell print solutions business to Minnesota company
What the F^%%^, This sucks. nice knowing you!!!!!!!!. Staples Inc. is shedding another part of its business as it tries to finalize its acquisition of rival Office Depot in the midst of U.S. antitrust concerns. Taylor Corp., a Minnesota-based... — read more
Csat cheats
I used to be a g.m. for staples and I new alot of manager's that cheated. One bought a burn phone and collected receipts from the trash and would call them in. He never got caught always finished platinum and is now a d.m. the person who took over... — read more
So....I have not heard many stories lately about Otis or Vinnie pulling their usually bullshit.....
Are they toning it down a bit or are they threatening people about posting it?
People getting laid off, supply chain RVP's reporting huge amounts on expense reports.
It seems that Staples is laying off all of these people to control money, but yet the supply chain RVP's are spending huge dollars as reported on their expenses. Who controls these idiots? Wake up corporate and do audits on their expense reports you... — read more
Furniture Install and Delivery
Has the culling of these people started yet and outsourced to third parties?