KantoorExpert Groep has acquired the Dutch retail activities of Staples
July 2018 — KantoorExpert Groep has acquired all the Dutch retail activities of Staples Europe.
KantoorExpert is a Dutch supplier of office equipment, machinery and furniture. The company is mainly focused on the SME market. KantoorExpert offers a complete product range at competitive prices.
Staples is the leading provider of workplace products, services and solutions to small, mid-sized and large businesses in Europe. The company operates through three business channels: retail, online and advantage, the B2B division.
Staples has wholly owned operations across 17 countries in Europe. It also provides solutions across 29 European countries and works with 21 global alliance partners. In addition, the company has 154 stores in four countries.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins' team in the Netherlands advised the buyer in this transaction.
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Sander van 't Spijker
Oaklins Netherlands
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