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Staples
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Staples is the largest office supply chain in the U.S., plus it has stores in about 20 other countries. It also sells office furniture and computers, and offers copying services. [1]
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Political contributions
Thomas G. Stemberg, then CEO and Chairman and Founder of Staples, was a Bush Pioneer having raised at least $100,000 for Bush in both the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. [2]
In the 2006 election, Staples gave $8,200 to federal candidates through its political action committee - 100% to Democrats, 0% to Republicans. [3]
Lobbying
The company spent $160,000 for lobbying in 2006. One lobbying firm was used - DLA Piper. [4]
Personnel
| Key executives and 2007 pay: [5] | Options exercised |
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| Ronald L. Sargent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $2,590,000 | $0 | ||
| John J. Mahoney, Chief Financial Officer | $1,210,000 | $0 | ||
| Michael A. Miles, Jr., Chief Operating Officer | $1,210,000 | $0 | ||
| Demos Parneros, President of U.S. Stores | $807,000 | $617,000 |
Selected members of the Board of Directors: [6]
- Arthur M. Blank, Owner and Chairman, Atlanta Falcons, co-founder and President (1978 to 2000) of Home Depot, Inc.
- Gary L. Crittenden, Chief Financial Officer, Citigroup, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Express
- Rowland T. Moriarty, Chairman of the Board, CRA International, Inc.
Contact details
500 Staples Drive
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-253-5000
Fax: 508-253-8989
Web: http://www.staples.com
References
- ↑ Staples Profile, Hoovers, accessed September 2007.
- ↑ Bush Pioneer Thomas G. Stemberg, Texans for Public Justice, accessed September 2007.
- ↑ 2006 PAC Summary Data, Open Secrets, accessed September 2007.
- ↑ Staples lobbying expenses, Open Secrets.
- ↑ Staples Key Executives, Yahoo Finance, accessed October 2007.
- ↑ Board of Directors, Staples, accessed September 2007.
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