Staples Solutions and Lyreco sign agreement

Amsterdam, Netherlands – 19th March 2021. Staples Solutions today announces that it has entered into an agreement with Lyreco, a leading distributor of office products, to sell Staples Solutions’ business units in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria and Poland, as well as its central support services (including IT, eCommerce, Merchandising, Supply Chain Planning and Finance) primarily located in Poland and The Netherlands.

The intended sale is subject to completion of certain employee consultation and regulatory procedures.

Download

March 19th 2021

PRESS RELEASE

Staples Solutions and Lyreco sign agreement to sell Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, German, Austrian and Polish business units

Download

I could not be more pleased that we found such a strong match with Lyreco, a major player in our industry. Staples Solutions has been on a remarkable journey after separating from its US parent more than four years ago.

We put the customer at the core of our decision making, we broadened our workspace solutions, we localized and simplified our operations; returning to profitability at the end of last year. We have become a better business, and reached a natural point in our journey for this transaction. I know that our people will continue to thrive and contribute to Lyreco’s success.

Dolph Westerbos

Chief Executive Officer at Staples Solutions

Continue reading

About Lyreco

A Great Working Day. Delivered.

The Lyreco Group is the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world. A specialist of the work environment, Lyreco's expertise covers all workplace needs: office supplies, stationery, office furniture, IT equipment, printing solutions, personal protective equipment, hygiene, coffee and catering.

About Lyreco

Lyreco international footprint

Lyreco operates in 42 countries in North, Central and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific to help our customers purchase office supplies and PPE internationally, meet their specific local requirements and manage their contracts globally.

About Lyreco

Pioneers since 1926

4 generations after the creation, in 1926, of a bookstore in France, Lyreco accompanies its customers on 4 continents and continues to strive for excellence as the driving force behind each development.