List includes expressive emojis, vibrant
colours and personalization
TORONTO, July 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Staples Canada is helping students, parents
and teachers get ready to go back-to-school by releasing its annual
short-list of the hottest trends.
Consumers will find a fresh and wide assortment of items that
feature vibrant colours, small and compact shapes and sizes,
loveable and huggable products, modern designs and ways to
personalize and customize, as well as smart technology to increase
productivity.
"Everyone wants and expects practical and unique items for the
back-to-school season, while staying within budget," said Pete
Gibel, senior vice president of merchandising at Staples Canada. "That's why we make it our
mission to be ready with the broadest assortment, the latest trends
and the lowest prices so our customers can have the best
back-to-school shopping experience."
Staples' 2016 Top Trends
include:
Vibrant Colours
Add a pop of colour to any homework station with the
Poppin desk letter tray, pencil case or pen cup. Brighten up
a locker area with the NeatLife Drippy Paint Magnetic Pencil
Cups and Drippy Paint Magnetic Divided Bins that come in
pink, purple, green and blue.
Loveable and Huggable
Everyone needs a hug or a jolt of inspiration from time to time.
Find lots of personal and practical gratification from Staples
Animal Folders from to the Thermos Chewbacca lunch
bag. Keep crayons and the Maped Croc Croc rabbit-shaped
pencil sharpener tucked away in a Staples elephant or kitten printed
pencil case.
Small and Compact
Pack only what's needed thanks to items such as compact desk
clocks for teachers, the Sistema Bento Box all-in-one lunch
container and food divider, Swingline mini staplers, 6-in-1
compact PowerCube, PNY Micro Sleek USB and the
HP Deskjet printer.
Favourite Characters
With action packed backpacks from Disney's Star Wars and
Captain America, to cute and cuddly lunch bags from The
Secret Life of Pets and Finding Dory, Staples let's students take the movies to
class.
Say it with Emoji's
From Merangue Emoticon Locker Magnets to quirky
Merangue Emoji Pencils, these fun products add
personality and function throughout the academic year. The ZIPIT
Grillz Backpack has an expressive exterior pocket for students
who are looking to showcase personality and style.
All About Tech
Staples makes sure all bases
are covered for optimal back-to-school productivity with slick and
slim items like the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Galaxy
TabPro S, Galaxy Tab S2, Skullcandy Wireless
Headphones, FitBit Fitness Tracker and the
Logitech mouse that comes in watermelon or lemon patterns.
The Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker saves space while
offering powerful sound and quality, and also comes in fun colours
such as mint, red, white or black.
Being Green
With items like Post-it Greener Notes, Staples
Recycled Poly Report Covers and Staples FSC-Certified
Eco-Responsible Multiuse Paper, it's easy going green. Save
money by eliminating waste with re-usable lunch products like the
Precidio Snack/Drink In The Box and assortment of
Cryopak additions.
Make it Personal
In 2016, customers can expect custom classroom products from
Staples which allows parents,
students and teachers to personalize agendas, planners, labels and
posters – to name but a few. Locker accessories like the
Merangue Dry Erase Board and the Wall Pops! Fashion
Locker Accessory Kit let students add a personal touch to their
space at school.
For a complete list of the top trends and products from
Staples for the 2016
back-to-school season, view the online lookbook 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 are available either
in-store or online at www.staples.ca/backtoschool, or through the
Staples mobile app.
Throughout the season, parents, students and teachers can join
the conversation around the latest trends, deals and back-to-school
hacks 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 innovative buy online,
pick up in store option. Staples
offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and
breakroom supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies,
and Copy and Print services. Consistently ranked as one of
Canada's top ten companies in
Marketing Magazine's Marketing/Leger Corporate Reputation Survey,
Staples/Bureau en Gros is
dedicated to offering customers the highest level of service.
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros also
is invested 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 visit us on
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SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.