Pros
Stable corporate environment
Staples is a long-established retail company, so roles usually come with:
Structured processes
Predictable workflows
Lower volatility compared to startups
2. Exposure to large-scale retail systems
You get experience with:
High-traffic e-commerce platforms
Product catalog systems (thousands of SKUs)
Order management and supply chain integration
This is useful if you want to move into bigger retail or tech e-commerce companies later.
3. Good learning ground for beginners to mid-level professionals
Common learning areas:
Digital merchandising
SEO for product pages
Pricing and promotions systems
Basic analytics (conversion, traffic, funnel metrics)
4. Cross-functional collaboration
You typically work with:
Marketing teams
Merchandising teams
IT / engineering
Supply chain / fulfillment
Good exposure to how retail ecosystems operate end-to-end.
5. Employee benefits (varies by role/location)
Often includes:
Health insurance
Employee discounts
Paid time off
Corporate training resources
Cons
Limited innovation compared to tech-first companies
Staples is primarily a retail company, so:
Processes can be traditional
Innovation may move slower than in Amazon/Shopify-type environments
2. Tooling may feel legacy-heavy
Depending on team, you may work with:
Older CMS or merchandising tools
Internal systems that are not always modern or flexible
3. Role specialization can be narrow
Some e-commerce roles can become repetitive:
Product page updates
Catalog maintenance
Routine reporting tasks
Less exposure to deep engineering or advanced product innovation unless you're in a technical team.
4. Moderate salary growth compared to big tech
Compared to companies like Amazon, Microsoft, or Google:
Compensation growth may be slower
Bonus structure can be more conservative