Buying Dutch firm would let Staples grow quickly
Lucrative delivery business is at heart of proposed deal
An uncharacteristic hostile takeover bid by Staples Inc. underscores the potential for the office supply giant to quickly expand what has become its fastest-growing line of business, contract deliveries to corporate customers, analysts said. (Full article: 758 words)
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