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• Retails cash in on student demand for stylish supplies in hip colors.

  - 2004-08-26

  By Naomi Aoki, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 26--Freshening up age-old categories like pens, folders, and locker locks allows retailers to generate buzz, distinguish themselves from competitors -- and charge more. This year, back-to-school fashion is all...

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• Students seek stylish supplies in 'gaseous green,' other hip hues.

  - 2004-08-26

  By Naomi Aoki, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 26--This year, back-to-school fashion is all about the supplies. Everything from pens and notebooks to backpacks and laptop covers comes in a dazzling array of colors and styles. Hot pink,...

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• Retail analysts forecast decent grade for back-to-school sales.

  - 2004-08-24

  By Naomi Aoki, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 24--Amid reports yesterday of sluggish back-to-school sales from the nation's largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., analysts maintained forecasts for a decent retail season. The National Retail Federation predicts adults...

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• The Boston Globe Boston Capital Column.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

  - 2000-08-03

  Aug. 3--Staples is like the guy who owns a nice house in a run-down neighborhood. Prospective buyers want to know: Will the blight spread here, too? As far as investors are concerned, the office-superstore neighborhood is a scary place to be. Staples' two main...

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• The Boston Globe The Pitch Advertising Column.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

  - 2000-02-17

  Feb. 18--STAPLES INC. of Framingham, the $7 billion retailer of office supplies, is about to launch some new ads for its online business, Staples.com, with the tag line of "Hey, you don't have to run out." Feb. 18--STAPLES INC. of Framingham, the $7 billion...

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• The Boston Globe Who's What Where Column.

  - 1999-03-12

  Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 12 -- HANCOCK APPOINTS SENIOR VP OF INVESTOR RELATIONS: John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. has named Jean Peters senior vice president of the company's new Investor Relations unit. Peters joins John Hancock from Allmerica Financial Corp., where since...

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• Analysts Confident about Staples' Future without Office Depot.(Originated from The Boston Globe)

  - 1997-07-01

  Jul. 1--Staples Inc. would have been a better company had it been allowed to merge with Office Depot Inc., say analysts, but they are quick to add: It will be a pretty good company on its own. Jul. 1--Staples Inc. would have...

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• Staples and Office Depot Merger Highlights Mystery of Price Setting.(Originated from The Boston Globe)

  - 1997-05-21

  WASHINGTON--May 20--Money is tight, you just burned your best frying pan and your daughter has outgrown her jeans. Where do you shop for replacements? WASHINGTON--May 20--Money is tight, you just burned your best frying pan and your daughter has outgrown her...

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• Staples - Office Depot Merger Debate Continues in Court.(Originated from The Boston Globe)

  - 1997-05-21

  WASHINGTON--May 21--A merged Staples and Office Depot would raise prices by between 5 percent and 10 percent, while the two companies, if they remained independent, would undertake a head-to-head battle that would reduce prices, a government witne WASHINGTON--May 21--A merged Staples and Office...

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• Staples to Build Corporate Headquarters Near Boston.(Originated from The Boston Globe)

  - 1996-11-21

  Nov. 21--Staples Inc. said yesterday it has agreed to buy 82 acres in Framingham and it intends to build its corporate headquarters with up to four buildings at the site. Nov. 21--Staples Inc. said yesterday it has agreed to buy 82 ...

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