Staples Showcases New Designed By Students Collection

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When it comes to back-to-school, students know what they need. Staples
Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) listened to students and created the innovative 2016
Designed by Students collection of school supplies, through a unique
educational program with middle school students in select New York City
and Austin, Texas schools.


“Staples empowered teams of middle school students to solve real-life
issues with their school supplies through research, collaboration and
entrepreneurial thinking,” said Conor Kearney, senior vice president of
Staples Brand Group, Staples. “Students were able to see how their ideas
and creativity transformed into innovative new products for the Designed
by Students collection.”

This marks the second year of the award winning Designed by Students
program, which provides an educational experience to students with a
curriculum designed to foster creative thinking. Overall, students were
challenged to apply skills that they have been practicing in school for
years to real-life problems that impact them daily. Participating
students defined the issues they face, interviewed follow students,
researched the retail market, brainstormed possible solutions, built
prototypes and ultimately pitched a final product concept.

Beginning July 1, Staples.com will debut the exclusive Designed by
Students collection, which is available in several color combinations
and includes a range of expandable backpacks tailor-made for tech or
snack and beverage solutions.

The 2016 Designed by Students collection includes:

  • Back2Back Tech Backpack
    Two bags in one, this two-tone
    backpack in grey/purple or black/grey combination offers ample storage
    for books and papers along with a detachable hard-shell case designed
    specifically for your technology. It fits up to 15” screens, as well
    as inside pockets for smaller devices and accessories, a side mesh
    pocket for a water bottle and top expandable bands for gym sneakers or
    over-ear headphones. ($49.99 online and select Staples stores)
  • Xpand Backpack
    Offering serious storage without the bulk,
    this black and red backpack automatically grows to create more storage
    as it fills up, designed to fit everything students need to succeed,
    including built-in mobile accessory storage and removable inner
    storage that can be used independently and cushioned laptop sleeves
    that fit up to 15” screens. ($49.99)
  • Stow-It-All Backpack
    Backpacks carry more than books and
    this bright blue backpack has insulated pockets to keep lunch cool, a
    cushion laptop sleeve that fits up to 15” screens, a semi-rigid pocket
    for tech devices and offers added comfort on back and shoulders with
    thick memory foam and lumbar support. ($39.99)
  • Tech Taker
    Students take technology anywhere and
    everywhere. The Tech Taker makes “grab & go” simple and fast. With
    this easy bright blue pocket that pops in and out of a backpack and
    features a convenient mobile phone and cushioned tablet pocket as well
    as a perforated jersey pocket that keeps charging cables, adaptors and
    earbuds organized. ($17.99)
  • Snack Water Bottle
    A combination 16-ounce water bottle and
    a hard shell bottom for snacks makes banishing both thirst and hunger
    quick and easy, featuring a cap clip for easy attachment to backpacks
    and available in a choice of blue or purple. ($6.99)

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.

Contacts

Staples
Kaitlyn Reardon, 508-253-4195
Kaitlyn.Reardon@Staples.com
or
Carrie
McElwee, 508-253-1405
Carrie.McElwee@Staples.com

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