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Article: Staples, Inc. Announces Acquisition of American Identity, A Leading Promotional Products Distributor.
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- Business Wire
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- May 22, 2007
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that it has acquired American Identity, one of the largest global distributors of corporate branded merchandise, from Republic Financial Corporation. The acquisition provides Staples expanded capabilities in the $18 billion promotional products market and allows American Identity, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, to benefit from the infrastructure of the world's largest office products company.
"American Identity is a great fit with Staples as they bring creative custom order solutions and managed programs to businesses of all sizes," said Jay Baitler, executive vice president of Staples ...