Staples 4th-quarter profit slips; sales rise for the second consecutive quarterStaples Inc., the largest U.S. office supply retailer, said sales to both consumers and small businesses improved in the fourth quarter but gave a 2010 outlook that disappointed investors. Shares fell more than 10 percent Tuesday. Staples also said ...

On the Call: Office supply retailer Staples' CEO Ron Sargent discusses growth areas for 2010Office-supply retailer Staples Inc. reported that its fourth-quarter profit fell, partly on one-time charges, while sales improved for the second straight quarter. Here CEO Ron Sargent discusses what the company expects this year. QUESTION: What is ...

<div id="subtitle">Staples 3rd-quarter profit rises, shares jump as company predicts sales growth in 4th quarter</div><div><p>Staples Inc., the largest U.S. office supply retailer, provided an upbeat outlook Tuesday as it reported that its customers bought more ...

<div id="subtitle">Staples CEO Ron Sargent discusses small business consumers amid the weak economy</div><div><p>The nation's largest office supply retailer, Staples Inc., relies on a mix of consumers and small-business customers. While retail sales have ticked up ...