Bell mobility, Internet, TV and phone services
to be sold through Staples retail
locations and direct B2B sales channels
RICHMOND
HILL, ON, and MONTRÉAL, Jan. 31,
2023 /CNW/ - Staples Canada, The Working and
Learning Company, and Bell have announced a multi-year exclusive
agreement to sell Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile wireless and
wireline services through Staples
stores across Canada for consumers
and small businesses. In addition, Staples and Bell will partner to sell Bell
wireless and wireline services direct to medium businesses through
the Staples Professional sales team, backed by Bell's advanced
communications expertise.
Staples is a trusted leader in
providing working and learning solutions to businesses of all sizes
across the country, as well as teachers, parents, students and
consumers. As the largest communications provider in Canada, Bell's award-winning 5G and robust
fibre networks connect families, students, and friends in their
day-to-day lives, and power businesses of all sizes, including many
of the largest enterprises in Canada. The two companies combined will offer
consumers and small and medium businesses the wireless and wireline
services they need through Staples' retail and direct sales presence
throughout the country.
Store-in-store destination for consumers and small
businesses
Starting in late spring 2023, customers can shop
for Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile products and services at
in-store kiosks within Staples
locations, staffed by Staples
sales associates. Mobility services will be available in 300
Staples locations across the country, with Bell and Virgin Plus
Internet, TV and home phone services available in the majority of
Staples locations within Bell's
wireline footprint. With this exciting partnership, Staples will hire 800 full- and part-time
employees across Canada where they
will be part of a culture where they can learn and grow.
Convenient and easy experience for medium businesses with the
brands they trust
Network infrastructure is the backbone
for Canadian businesses as they innovate and advance in the digital
age. As the largest communications provider in Canada, Bell offers a variety of
telecommunications solutions backed by its award-winning, reliable
network to keep businesses running across the country. Staples is the preferred provider of business
solutions for many medium-sized businesses, and with this
agreement, organizations big and small can conveniently equip their
business across multiple product lines, now including the
telecommunications solutions critical to running their
business.
Quotes
"We are pleased to partner with Bell, bringing
together two exceptional Canadian brands to support consumers and
businesses across the country," said David
Boone, CEO, Staples Canada.
"In working together, we will strengthen and grow our product and
services offering, creating game changing value and convenience for
consumers and businesses."
"Bell is delighted to collaborate with Staples to provide our customers greater
convenience and service for their communications needs," said
Mirko Bibic, President and CEO,
Bell. "Staples is a leader in
providing small and medium businesses the solutions they need to
keep their businesses running smoothly and we're excited to partner
with them to offer businesses superb Internet, TV, phone and
mobility services on Canada's
largest and award-winning network."
Career opportunities
Staples associates will serve as trusted
partners, providing customers with expert knowledge, unique
products, and innovative services offered by both Staples and Bell. Opportunities to join
the Staples community will be
posted at careers.staples.ca.
About Staples
Canada
Staples
Canada is The Working and Learning Company. The
privately-owned company is committed to being a dynamic, inspiring
partner to customers who visit its 300+ locations and staples.ca.
The company has two brands which support business customers:
Staples Preferred for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and
Staples Professional for medium to large-sized enterprises, as
well as seven Staples Studio co-working facilities across
Canada. Through Solutionshop,
Canadians can access a variety of pack and ship options, as well as
a broad suite of business services. Staples is a proud partner of MAP through its
Even the Odds campaign, which aims to tackle inequities in
communities across Canada and
helps make a future that's fair for everyone. Visit staples.ca for
more information or engage with us at @StaplesCanada on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok or Pinterest.
About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company. It
provides advanced broadband wireless, TV, Internet, media and
business communications services throughout the country. Founded in
Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more,
please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
Through Bell for Better, Bell invests in the creation
of a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social
and economic prosperity of our communities with a commitment to the
highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. This
includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian
mental health through national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns
like Bell Let's Talk Day, and significant funding from Bell for
community care and access, research, and workplace leadership
initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please
visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
SOURCE Staples Canada ULC