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Staples latest store concept is all about connecting

February 12, 2020

Staples' latest store concept, Staples Connect, offers spaces where professionals and students can connect and interact and have access to hands-on learning and solutions.

Staples Connect is in six stores in Massachusetts, including Boston, Cambridge and Needham, according to a press release

"We recognize the way people shop is changing, and with the launch of Staples Connect we are adapting to fit the needs of our customers," said Mike Motz, CEO, Staples US Retail, in the release. "Our customers are teachers, students of all ages, small business owners and side hustlers. Research shows that much of what they are seeking is real human interaction with members of their community and industry, which is key to productivity and growth. At Staples Connect, we do more than just supply your success through product offerings, we wholeheartedly support it."

Staples Connect includes:

• SpotlightSpace: In the nearly 500 square foot space, customers can connect and learn by hosting or attending events such as speaker sessions, workshops, seminars, meetings and more. For a full list of events, visit StaplesConnect.com/events.
• Podcast Studio: Through a collaboration with iHeartRadio, the Staples Connect Podcast Studio provides dedicated space for story tellers and small businesses to record and let their voices be heard. The space features a soundproof room with professional equipment for up to four people, with a dedicated specialist available in-store to help you along the way.
• Staples Studio: A collaborative coworking space that provides entrepreneurs, small businesses and students access to private or shared offices, community kitchens, meeting rooms and brand-new technology.
• SolutionShop: The store layout features a new way of shopping, focused on building solutions for home offices, small businesses and classrooms.