office supply

Will This Be the Next Retailer To Go Belly Up?

It happened to Borders. It happened to Circuit City. Don't be surprised if it happens to one of the three major office supply stores before long. Here's why.

Staples's Strong Results: Economic Indicator?

Staples reported strong earnings this morning, which should be of interest even to those who own no stock in the office supply giant. The reason is obvious: Demand for desks, printers, and the like is a fairly good indicator of our economic outlook.

3M May Spend $2 Billion on Acquisitions This Year