Customers can expect cool colours, patriotic
products, cartoons, calendars, Chromebooks and a wide
assortment of products online
TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - After months of preparation
and endless research, Staples
Canada officially revealed its 2017 back-to-school
selections and has launched a sampling of the major trends of the
season.
From students to teachers and everyone in between, there's
something for everyone with this year's assortment of featured
products at Staples – in store and
online – to help Canadians go back-to-school like a Pro.
"Our category managers never cease to amaze me," says
Mary Sagat, president of
Staples Canada. "They're literally
planning for this season almost a year in advance, and are
constantly on the hunt for the latest industry trends. We're proud
of their work and I'm excited as ever for our regular customers to
see what we have in store for them this year."
Consumers will be pleased with a wide assortment of essentials
featuring Canada 150-themed items,
bright colours, an expanding ME to WE collection and fun
functionality with licensed, cartoon products.
"Canadians are among the most time-squeezed people on the
planet," says Sagat. "We've certainly felt their appreciation for
the steps our teams take to sort through the clutter of school
supplies and ensure a pleasant shopping experience for them."
Staples' 2017 top
back-to-school trends include:
O Canada!
What better
way to celebrate Canada's 150th
birthday than to sport your pride with Canadian-themed products.
The Hilroy Weekly/Monthly Student moose-themed planner is
perfect to keep the festive spirit going all year long. Use a
beaver pen from Merangue or a Canada-themed light-up pen to mark down
important activities. Store all your Canadiana items in our
celebratory Canada 150 animal,
lumber jack and 150th anniversary pencil pouches that are both
functional and stylish.
Vibrant colours
Get your school year off to a bright
start! Staples prides itself on
bringing a cheery attitude to the back-to-school season. Take
minimalism and vibrant colours to the desk with poppin tape
dispensers, files, cups and trays made in bright fuchsia,
white, blue and more. Stay organized with adjustable locker
shelves that come in various bright colours to lighten up any
locker. A new year also means a new backpack! Choose from an array
of brand name backpacks that come in a diverse selection of
bright prints, solid vibrant colours and designs.
Make a positive impact with ME to WE
Each ME to WE
item purchased at Staples helps a
Free the Children community overseas. ME to WE casemade
binders and zipper binders, and Notebooks and Journals
make organizing look stylish and coordinate well with other ME to
WE products, like lunch bags and backpacks.
Cartoon craze
Licensed products are the perfect
statement pieces to help kids break the ice on their first day of
school. HEYS® Star Wars, Minions and Frozen licensed
backpacks offer a variety of fun and functional cartoon-based
designs. Thermos Spiderman licensed lunch bags will have
your student-to-be the class-favourite.
Keep it clean and green
Do your part to take care of
the planet with eco-friendly and recycled supplies. Staples Eco
Highlighters, made with 78 per cent recycled plastic water
bottles, are a staple for every avid note taker. Post-it
Assorted Recycled Post-it notes contain 30 per cent
post-consumer content. Plan your days with the Blueline
Duraglobe Academic Monthly Desk Pad Calendar made of
sugarcane-based paper.
Organizing made easy
From the dorm room to locker,
Staples has all organizational
needs covered. Staples
Assorted Plastic Storage Totes help maximize storage space
with endless possibilities. Have endless thoughts and jot
everything down? Staples Better Binders keep everything in
check for teachers and students alike. Need to pin something to
your locker or fridge? The Merangue Emoji Face Magnets are
cute and functional.
Technically thinking
Stay ahead of the tech game and
equip your tech lover with the latest products that fit any
lifestyle. The fitbit Alta HR and Charge 2 Fitness Trackers
look stylish and help keep fitness goals on track to and from
classes. Adobe Acrobat Pro for Students and Teachers
provides the latest and greatest PDF tools for all assignments and
projects. Need a compact, light and trendy laptop? Acer
Chromebook is the answer to your needs with vivid display and
ultra-fast start up time. These handy devices are incorporated into
a simple and easy program: Bring Your Own
Device, enabling students and teachers to choose the right
devices to increase productivity and make studying simpler.
Exclusive to Quebec
With a unique innovative spirit and vibrant culture, Quebec-based brands such as Lavoie and
Ketto, are some of the products selected exclusively for the
province, offering a wide selection of colourful and creative
backpacks and lunch sets.
For a complete list of the top trends and products from
Staples for the 2017
back-to-school season, view the online look book by clicking
here.
Staples has all the
back-to-school products that students need at the guaranteed lowest
prices with a 100% price match guarantee, great rewards and
stress-free shopping. Back-to-school resources, including supply
checklists and printables, are available in-store and online at the
Back-to-School Centre at www.staples.ca, or through the
Staples mobile app. Throughout the
season, parents, students and teachers can join the conversation
around the latest trends, deals and tips using #ThinkSTAPLES.
About Staples Canada/Bureau
en Gros
Staples
Canada/Bureau en Gros makes it easy to make more happen with
more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class
retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers shop however and
whenever they want, whether it's in-store, online, on mobile
devices, or through the company's buy online, pick up in store
option. Staples is dedicated to
offering customers the highest level of service, with more products
than ever, including technology, facilities and breakroom supplies,
furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Print and
Marketing services. The company also invests in a number of
corporate giving programs that actively support environmental,
educational and entrepreneurial initiatives in Canadian communities
from coast to coast. Visit www.staples.ca for more information, or
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