Diversity Program
Through Staples® Supplier Diversity program, we work with you to achieve your diversity spending goals and support the independent growth and development of diverse businesses.
Diversity One Program
Our Diversity One program connects you directly with highly respected diverse office supply providers who have the capabilities to serve your national requirements. To qualify, all of our Diversity One suppliers must meet high standards.
- Established market leadership
- Commitment to diversity supplier development
- Investment in local community
- Active participation by senior management
What makes the Staples® Diversity One program unique? Instead of involving diversity suppliers in name only, the Diversity One program enables diverse suppliers to provide real services directly to you through our Staples® eDiversity Network. Your business can place orders directly with diversity suppliers who take full responsibility for managing these orders. Staples provides our Diversity One suppliers with ongoing mentoring and support to help them grow and develop as independent businesses.
Our Diversity One suppliers include:
- Alpha Office Supplies, Inc.
- Bolinds Solutions Services
- Midway Office Supply Centers, Inc.
- Proftech Office Products
- Summus Industries, Inc.
- Tejas Office Products, Inc.
Diversity Two Program
Our Diversity Two program offers you a wide selection of high-quality products manufactured by diverse vendors through our Staples Advantage® catalogs and Web sites.
You will benefit from:
- An extensive selection of high-quality products that are easily identified by MBE and WBE symbols in our catalogs and online
- Products across every office category –– from office supplies to furniture, facility supplies and technology products
- Access to close to 130 MWBE and small-business vendors
- Detailed reporting and tracking of your diverse product spend
- Expert consultation with your Staples® Account Manager, who will identify opportunities to drive purchasing toward these product groups and report on your progress
Diversity Products Solutions by Staples™
Our exclusive Diversity Products Solutions by Staples line makes it easier for you to meet your organization’s diversity purchasing objectives. Our broad product offering gives you the flexibility to choose products sourced from small businesses and minority- and women-owned business enterprises. With guaranteed quality, a wide selection and competitive prices, these products will exceed your every expectation.