Staples
FTC faces condemnation for Staples-Essendant merger
February 28, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been accused of “revolving door practices” by an anti-corruption group regarding its approval of Staples’ well-publicised merger with Essendant. As The Intercept reveals, one of the key figures in the merger, which threatens “to lock up the market”, is a Staples lawyer “who spent five years overseeing the very […]
Bismarck Staples ceases trading
February 22, 2019
The branch of Staples located in south Bismarck will be shutting its doors permanently as of this month. As reported by hot975fm, a sign posted on the store’s window declares “Your Staples store is closing on 2/22/2019”. There were only two Staples stores located in North Dakota; one in Minot and one in Bismarck. The […]