Staples to Close Distribution Center, Cut 89 Jobs

Staples is closing its distribution and warehouse center in Canton, Georgia, eliminating 89 jobs.

Framingham, Massachusetts’ Staples, the world’s largest office-supply retailer, is shutting down Canton operations by June 26th.

Staples acquired office supplies wholesaler Corporate Express, which has its own delivery network, in 2008. Since the acquisition, Staples has been trying to integrate its own delivery system with that of Corporate Express.

The company’s review of its delivery networks meant that the Canton warehouse and distribution center was no longer needed.

Staples operates over 2,000 stores worldwide in 27 countries.